East Bay High School

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East Bay High School ranks 422 nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

East Bay High School is a public high school located in Gibsonton, Florida, serving 1,995 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Bay High School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (37.09%) and African American (26.27%) students compared to nearby schools like Bloomingdale High School and Lennard High School. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Florida high schools, with a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite this, East Bay High School has maintained relatively high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.2% to 94.8% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the state and district averages.

One concerning trend at East Bay High School is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.1% in 2019-2020 to 52.5% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates ranging from 31% to 66% across various subject areas and grade levels, compared to 49% to 68% for the state and district. The school also serves a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 50.58% to 68.68% over the past 3 years, which is higher than the state and district averages. While the school has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $6,694 in 2019-2020 to $8,324 in 2020-2021, this increased investment has not yet translated into significant improvements in academic performance or other key metrics.

Detail:

Public 9-12

7710 Old Big Bend Rd
Gibsonton, FL 33534

(813) 671-5134

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
422^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,744

Feeder schools for East Bay High School:

Elementary:	Corr Elementary School
	Doby Elementary School
	Gibsonton Elementary School
	Summerfield Elementary School
Middle:	Dowdell Middle Magnet School

Student/teacher ratio: 22.6

Number of students: 1,995

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.1%

White:

30.0%

African American:

26.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details East Bay High School ranks worse than 52.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 20^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.42. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at East Bay High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at East Bay High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.1%), White (30%), African American (26.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Bay High School is 22.6. 28 high schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare East Bay High School employs 88 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Bay High School is $7,744. 28 high schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

East Bay High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks East Bay High School 422^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See East Bay High School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for East Bay High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	40.62	318^th	484	34.3%
2005	34.17	351^st	487	27.9%
2006	40.03	317^th	477	33.5%
2007	54.05	266^th	563	52.8%
2008	53.29	282^nd	577	51.1%
2009	47.90	340^th	587	42.1%
2010	53.25	324^th	620	47.7%
2011	47.26	359^th	622	42.3%
2012	26.34	438^th	606	27.7%
2013	33.50	429^th	648	33.8%
2014	37.29	433^rd	687	37.0%
2016	38.09	398^th	693	42.6%
2017	33.80	432^nd	714	39.5%
2018	35.71	419^th	716	41.5%
2019	33.60	452^nd	734	38.4%
2021	24.41	522^nd	746	30.0%
2022	35.45	436^th	774	43.7%
2023	33.76	459^th	792	42.0%
2024	39.42	422^nd	807	47.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Teachers are very caring and enthusiastic with the kids. It is a growing school so a little crowded but the staff is great! Close Quote

Enrollment information for East Bay High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1771	126	17	205	6	n/a	n/a	0	2125
1989	1704	112	14	232	10	n/a	n/a	0	2072
1990	1559	111	14	227	13	n/a	n/a	0	1924
1991	1488	100	17	272	11	n/a	n/a	0	1888
1992	1582	103	16	326	12	n/a	n/a	0	2039
1993	1560	114	19	372	14	n/a	n/a	0	2079
1994	1517	115	32	428	11	n/a	n/a	0	2103
1995	1489	114	34	382	9	n/a	n/a	0	2028
1996	1489	114	34	382	9	n/a	n/a	0	2028
1997	1509	188	35	432	10	n/a	n/a	0	2174
1998	1586	201	35	465	7	n/a	n/a	0	2294
1999	1184	259	34	453	8	n/a	n/a	0	1938
2000	1168	250	29	467	6	n/a	n/a	0	1920
2001	1182	281	25	556	6	n/a	n/a	0	2050
2002	1139	280	12	632	9	n/a	n/a	0	2072
2003	1139	280	12	632	9	n/a	n/a	0	2072
2004	1161	335	17	724	11	n/a	n/a	0	2248
2005	1179	367	28	776	10	n/a	n/a	0	2360
2006	1225	435	47	913	7	n/a	n/a	0	2627
2007	958	299	48	516	10	n/a	n/a	76	1907
2008	890	348	50	468	7	n/a	n/a	80	1843
2009	915	389	47	505	5	n/a	n/a	100	1961
2010	893	387	41	549	9	n/a	n/a	91	1970
2011	886	403	42	562	15	3	78	0	1989
2012	906	414	36	561	8	3	81	0	2009
2013	962	416	37	604	6	5	83	0	2113
2014	970	460	40	684	9	6	94	0	2263
2015	918	522	47	734	9	5	95	0	2330
2016	887	568	42	783	6	5	111	0	2402
2017	795	564	38	811	5	2	114	0	2329
2018	744	588	56	794	6	6	117	0	2311
2019	672	588	51	819	6	6	114	0	2256
2020	704	658	58	893	5	6	131	0	2455
2021	574	493	39	727	7	7	78	0	1925
2022	569	505	34	710	11	2	81	0	1912
2023	598	524	29	740	8	2	94	0	1995

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at East Bay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2125	135.0	15.7	21.2
1989	2072	128.0	16.1	20.9
1990	1924	129.0	14.9	25.3
1991	1888	127.0	14.8	24.3
1992	2039	125.0	16.3	19.4
1993	2079	117.0	17.8	18.6
1994	2103	120.0	17.5	22.3
1995	2028	126.0	16.1	30.3
1996	2028	126.0	16.1	30.3
1997	2174	121.0	18.0	32.8
1998	2294	124.0	18.5	29.8
1999	1938	113.0	17.2	37.7
2000	1920	123.0	15.6	37.9
2001	2050	123.0	16.7	32.8
2002	2072	123.0	16.8	45.3
2003	2072	123.0	16.8	45.3
2004	2248	124.0	18.1	50.1
2005	2360	134.0	17.6	52
2006	2627	102.0	25.8	49.8
2007	1907	63.0	30.3	39.2
2008	1843	101.0	18.2	38.1
2009	1961	112.7	18.3	43.4
2010	1970	107.5	18.3	48.2
2011	1989	110.4	18.0	48.2
2012	2009	115.0	17.4	49.6
2013	2113	116.0	18.2	55.5
2014	2263	122.0	18.5	56.4
2015	2330	126.0	18.4	58.3
2016	2402	131.0	18.3	56.3
2017	2329	132.0	17.6	60.1
2018	2311	128.0	18.0	59.3
2019	2256	112.0	20.1	60.2
2020	2455	117.0	20.9	59.9
2021	1925	112.0	17.1	68.7
2022	1912	101.5	18.8	60.6
2023	1995	88.0	22.6	50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio East Bay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2125	135.0	15.7	21.2
1989	2072	128.0	16.1	20.9
1990	1924	129.0	14.9	25.3
1991	1888	127.0	14.8	24.3
1992	2039	125.0	16.3	19.4
1993	2079	117.0	17.8	18.6
1994	2103	120.0	17.5	22.3
1995	2028	126.0	16.1	30.3
1996	2028	126.0	16.1	30.3
1997	2174	121.0	18.0	32.8
1998	2294	124.0	18.5	29.8
1999	1938	113.0	17.2	37.7
2000	1920	123.0	15.6	37.9
2001	2050	123.0	16.7	32.8
2002	2072	123.0	16.8	45.3
2003	2072	123.0	16.8	45.3
2004	2248	124.0	18.1	50.1
2005	2360	134.0	17.6	52
2006	2627	102.0	25.8	49.8
2007	1907	63.0	30.3	39.2
2008	1843	101.0	18.2	38.1
2009	1961	112.7	18.3	43.4
2010	1970	107.5	18.3	48.2
2011	1989	110.4	18.0	48.2
2012	2009	115.0	17.4	49.6
2013	2113	116.0	18.2	55.5
2014	2263	122.0	18.5	56.4
2015	2330	126.0	18.4	58.3
2016	2402	131.0	18.3	56.3
2017	2329	132.0	17.6	60.1
2018	2311	128.0	18.0	59.3
2019	2256	112.0	20.1	60.2
2020	2455	117.0	20.9	59.9
2021	1925	112.0	17.1	68.7
2022	1912	101.5	18.8	60.6
2023	1995	88.0	22.6	50.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for East Bay High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$314 (4.7%)	$6,357 (95.3%)	$6,671
2019	$320 (4.7%)	$6,545 (95.3%)	$6,866
2020	$346 (5.2%)	$6,348 (94.8%)	$6,694
2021	$903 (10.8%)	$7,420 (89.1%)	$8,324
2022	$1,069 (13.5%)	$6,858 (86.5%)	$7,926
2023	$1,389 (17.9%)	$6,355 (82.1%)	$7,744

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on East Bay High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 452^nd of 734 High schools	Ranks 459^th of 792 High schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (East Bay High School)	42	41	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (East Bay High School)	41	32	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (East Bay High School)	53	57	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (East Bay High School)	71	54	17%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (East Bay High School)	24	33	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (East Bay High School)	44	42	2%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2256	1995	11.6%
African American	588	524	10.9%
American Indian	6	8	33.3%
Asian	51	29	43.1%
Hispanic	819	740	9.6%
Pacific Islander	6	2	66.7%
White	672	598	11%
Two or More Races	114	94	17.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.2%	50.6%	9.6%

Schools Near East Bay High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
East Bay High School	Public	9-12	7710 Old Big Bend Rd	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 671-5134	1,995	88	22.6	50.6%	598 (30.0%)	524 (26.3%)	740 (37.1%)	29 (1.5%)	8 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	94 (4.7%)	39.4	422^nd of 807 public high schools	47.7%		33.8	459^th of 792 public high schools	42.0%	37				44.0	50.0					36.0	35.0	55.0	66.0		$7,744	$1,389	$6,355
Winthrop College Prep Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	800 Corporate Dr	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 678-2030	751	31	24.2	45.8%	193 (25.7%)	159 (21.2%)	306 (40.7%)	26 (3.5%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	60 (8.0%)	42.6	392^nd of 807 public high schools	51.4%		46.1	327^th of 792 public high schools	58.7%	65				50.0	46.0					25.0	46.0	69.0	70.0		$6,878	$295	$6,583
Jule F Sumner High School	Public	9-12	10650 County Road 672	Riverview	33579	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-4000	3,827	153	25.0	43.4%	765 (20.0%)	1,176 (30.7%)	1,603 (41.9%)	56 (1.5%)	6 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	217 (5.7%)	39.3	426^th of 807 public high schools	47.2%		36.2	431^st of 792 public high schools	45.6%	5				48.0	46.0					32.0	44.0	62.0	60.0		$6,280	$949	$5,332
Riverview Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	5471 N. University Drive	Coral Springs	33067	Broward County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 412-6111	79	0		44.3%	17 (21.5%)	16 (20.3%)	39 (49.4%)	2 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.3%)	59.5	216^th of 807 public high schools	73.2%					(n/a)				79.0	60.0					43.0	62.0	67.0			$14,935	$07	$14,927
Riverview High School	Public	9-12	11311 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 671-5011	2,599	114	22.7	46.3%	945 (36.4%)	530 (20.4%)	867 (33.4%)	78 (3.0%)	4 (0.2%)	10 (0.4%)	165 (6.3%)	51	293^rd of 807 public high schools	63.7%		53	256^th of 792 public high schools	67.7%	37				56.0	57.0					35.0	53.0	64.0	69.0		$7,352	$1,063	$6,290
Lennard High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2002 E Shell Point Rd	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 641-5611	2,404	94	25.7	46.7%	692 (28.8%)	542 (22.5%)	1,031 (42.9%)	35 (1.5%)	5 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	95 (4.0%)	36.2	460^th of 807 public high schools	43.0%		40	386^th of 792 public high schools	51.3%	74				40.0	49.0					26.0	44.0	49.0	64.0		$6,937	$1,257	$5,681
Spoto High School	Public	9-12	8538 Eagle Palm Dr	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 672-5405	1,823	75	24.3	57.0%	274 (15.0%)	724 (39.7%)	704 (38.6%)	33 (1.8%)	2 (0.1%)	4 (0.2%)	82 (4.5%)	35.6	467^th of 807 public high schools	42.1%		27.8	524^th of 792 public high schools	33.8%	57				40.0	39.0					32.0	37.0	79.0	62.0		$6,839	$1,334	$5,506
Bell Creek Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	13221 Boyette Rd	Riverview	33569	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 793-6075	590	27	21.8	25.6%	274 (46.4%)	63 (10.7%)	168 (28.5%)	42 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	39 (6.6%)	84.1	51^st of 807 public high schools	93.7%		75.6	97^th of 792 public high schools	87.8%	46	81.0	85.0	83.0	82.0	88.0	72.0	94.0	88.0	60.0	85.0	72.0	88.0	92.0	91.0	$8,435	$965	$7,469
Bridgeprep Academy Of Advanced Studies Of Hillsborough	Public, Charter	9-12	6303 Us Highway 301 South	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 405-1770	30	0		63.3%	1 (3.3%)	4 (13.3%)	22 (73.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.0%)	15.4	658^th of 807 public high schools	18.5%					(n/a)				31.0	29.0					35.0	24.0	38.0	30.0		$4,771	$00	$4,771
Pivot Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	3020 S Falkenburg Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 626-6724	242	13	18.6	42.1%	68 (28.1%)	48 (19.8%)	102 (42.1%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.9%)	27	573^rd of 807 public high schools	29.0%		27.5	529^th of 792 public high schools	33.2%	44	47.0	43.0	29.0	42.0	45.0	53.0	51.0	17.0	11.0	11.0	18.0	65.0	48.0	55.0	$8,441	$1,081	$7,361

Frequently Asked Questions about East Bay High School

What is the racial makeup of East Bay High School?

Students at East Bay High School are 37% Hispanic, 30% White, 26% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend East Bay High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,995 students attended East Bay High School.

What district is East Bay High School in?

Hillsborough

Is East Bay High School a good school?

East Bay High School ranks 422^nd of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into East Bay High School?

East Bay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Corr Elementary School
Elementary : Doby Elementary School
Elementary : Gibsonton Elementary School
Elementary : Summerfield Elementary School
Middle : Dowdell Middle Magnet School

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