Serving 2,368 students in grades 9-12, Sickles High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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: 2,368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Sickles High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
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Sickles High School's student population of 2,368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Students by Grade
Sickles High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sickles High School is 0.66, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1004 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
39%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
43%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Sickles High School is ranked #1004 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sickles High School often compared to?
Sickles High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alonso High School, Steinbrenner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sickles High School?
The graduation rate of Sickles High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Sickles High School?
2,368 students attend Sickles High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sickles High School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sickles High School?
Sickles High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sickles High School offer ?
Sickles High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sickles High School part of?
Sickles High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Sickles High School located?
Sickles High School is located in the Citrus Park Community neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 8 other public schools located in Citrus Park Community.
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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)
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