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Newsome High School

16550 Fishhawk Blvd
Lithia, FL 33547
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 3,203 students in grades 9-12, Newsome High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Newsome High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Newsome High School's student population of 3,203 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 132 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,203 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
132 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Newsome High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newsome High School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#464 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Newsome High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Newsome High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Newsome High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Newsome High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Newsome High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Newsome High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Newsome High School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Newsome High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Newsome High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥99%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Newsome High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Newsome High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Newsome High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newsome High School's ranking?
Newsome High School is ranked #464 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Newsome High School often compared to?
Newsome High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Steinbrenner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newsome High School?
The graduation rate of Newsome High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Newsome High School?
3,203 students attend Newsome High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Newsome High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newsome High School?
Newsome High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newsome High School offer ?
Newsome High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Newsome High School part of?
Newsome High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Newsome High School located?
Newsome High School is located in the Fish Hawk neighborhood of Lithia, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Fish Hawk.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

View the Newsome High School below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)

School Reviews
5   4/29/2022
This is amazing, the staff is great and very nice and the teachers are great. The classes they offer are not the hardest but they have good choices. The campus is beautiful and the sports teams are really good.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Joseph
1   3/31/2021
Horrible people here in all grade levels- snobby, full of themselves and make it difficult to even come to school. unbearable lectures taught by unknowledgeable teachers who don't even know what their class is about. Instead, teachers provide busy work or use a powerpoint. administration is ridiculous and disunity support any of the students and makes things difficult. Fish hawk is a bubble of privileged white kids and full of karen's posting abt every little thing that happens inside on facebook. toxic environment. im switching schools for my senior year.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - student
2   10/5/2010
Academic program is not challenging enough unless you are in honors classes. They have a pay to play requirement on any sport and also charge for involvement in other extracurricular clubs. Guidance department is very unprofessional and not knowledgeable with all policies and procedures for the school district. Their secretary is very unprofessional and needs to go to ediquette school. There are several other public high schools as well as private schools in this area. I would check them out before enrolling your children in Newsome.
- Posted by Parent - lisa
2   8/11/2009
Administration treats students differently according to parental clout. Many disrespectful students at this school. My child skipped school to avoid bullying. I was never notified by the teacher that he had been out 15 times in one semester. I found out after contacting teacher regarding slip in grades.
- Posted by Parent - nutnw

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 3,203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 88% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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