Is Plant High School a good school?

Yes. Plant High School ranks in the top 9.5% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend Plant High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,507 students attended Plant High School.

What is the racial makeup of Plant High School?

Students at Plant High School are 68% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What schools feed into Plant High School?

Plant High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Gorrie Elementary School Elementary : Grady Elementary School Elementary : Mabry Elementary School Elementary : Mitchell Elementary School Elementary : Roosevelt Elementary School Middle : Coleman Middle School Middle : Wilson Middle School

Plant High School

Summary:

Plant High School is a highly-regarded public high school in Tampa, Florida, serving 2,507 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state, Plant High School consistently stands out as an academic powerhouse, ranking 77th out of 807 schools in Florida and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's exceptional academic performance is evident in its students' consistently high scores on standardized tests, including EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments, which exceed district and state averages. With a remarkable four-year graduation rate of 97.2%, Plant High School outshines many of its nearby counterparts, such as Leto High School, Middleton High School, and Seminole Heights Charter High School. Additionally, the school's student population is more racially diverse than some of the surrounding schools, with a notable percentage of Hispanic (18.15%) and Asian (3.51%) students.

Further distinguishing Plant High School is its lower chronic absenteeism rate of 24.5% compared to nearby schools, as well as its relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (16.15%), suggesting a higher socioeconomic status among the student body. These factors, combined with the school's consistent academic excellence and strong graduation rates, make Plant High School a standout choice for families seeking a high-performing public education option in the Tampa area.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2415 S Himes Ave
Tampa, FL 33629

(813) 272-3033

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
77^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,593

Feeder schools for Plant High School:

Elementary:	Gorrie Elementary School
	Grady Elementary School
	Mabry Elementary School
	Mitchell Elementary School
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	Roosevelt Elementary School
Middle:	Coleman Middle School
	Wilson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.0

Number of students: 2,507

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.2%

Hispanic:

18.1%

African American:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plant High School ranks better than 90.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.28. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plant 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 Racial makeup is: White (68.2%), Hispanic (18.1%), African American (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plant High School is 23. 32 high schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Plant High School employs 109 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plant High School is $7,593. 30 high schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Plant High School 77^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Plant 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 Plant High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	93.52	22^nd	484	95.5%
2005	92.04	27^th	487	94.5%
2006	93.60	21^st	477	95.6%
2007	91.98	29^th	563	94.8%
2008	92.18	29^th	577	95.0%
2009	90.99	35^th	587	94.0%
2010	91.91	31^st	620	95.0%
2011	91.75	35^th	622	94.4%
2012	72.11	85^th	606	86.0%
2013	81.17	64^th	648	90.1%
2014	78.83	81^st	687	88.2%
2016	75.96	78^th	693	88.7%
2017	80.29	54^th	714	92.4%
2018	76.25	82^nd	716	88.5%
2019	78.49	63^rd	734	91.4%
2021	80.14	62^nd	746	91.7%
2022	79.29	70^th	774	91.0%
2023	80.29	70^th	792	91.2%
2024	78.28	77^th	807	90.5%

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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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67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, May 3, 2014

PASSION TO HELP EACH AND EVERY STUDENT SUCCEED IN LIFE...In addition to the the terrific teachers and staff.....parental involvement, volunteers and mentor's make themselves known and readily available to assist and guide the students. There are a number of after school programs available for students that are geared to assist the students in their academic achievement and what it is, that is unique for each individual. To assist and help guide them and think about not only what college undergraduate programs are suitable and available early on but to encourage them ...there is but one option and that is getting them prepared for the job market whether it is Trade school or college and help all students prepare themselves. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, November 7, 2009

Great school! It really is the total package when it comes to High Schools; outstanding academics, athletics, student clubs and associations. The faculty is accessible and eager to partner with parents to ensure the young adults graduating from this school have every opportunity. Additionally, the faculty pushes students to excel at Plant, when they talk about strength of schedule here they mean the students class schedule not the football team's, although they play state champion level football too. When we moved to Tampa I looked for a house in this school's district. I feel it is the best decision I have ever made for my two children, both currently enrolled at Plant. If you are looking for a school in Tampa and have not looked at H.B. Plant High School you are missing something. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Plant High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1017	223	30	58	0	n/a	n/a	0	1328
1989	928	194	28	58	1	n/a	n/a	0	1209
1990	835	197	27	75	0	n/a	n/a	0	1134
1991	836	174	34	87	0	n/a	n/a	0	1131
1992	831	148	36	95	0	n/a	n/a	0	1110
1993	1168	199	41	155	2	n/a	n/a	0	1565
1994	1142	202	36	179	3	n/a	n/a	0	1562
1995	1267	223	38	226	4	n/a	n/a	0	1758
1996	1267	223	38	226	4	n/a	n/a	0	1758
1997	1231	286	38	250	4	n/a	n/a	0	1809
1998	1274	203	37	256	2	n/a	n/a	0	1772
1999	1276	178	42	277	4	n/a	n/a	0	1777
2000	1303	191	42	283	8	n/a	n/a	0	1827
2001	1374	163	38	300	8	n/a	n/a	0	1883
2002	1447	179	43	325	9	n/a	n/a	0	2003
2003	1447	179	43	325	9	n/a	n/a	0	2003
2004	1455	176	46	333	12	n/a	n/a	0	2022
2005	1452	170	49	329	13	n/a	n/a	0	2013
2006	1410	164	55	331	8	n/a	n/a	0	1968
2007	1402	160	52	325	7	n/a	n/a	55	2001
2008	1517	170	46	359	5	n/a	n/a	69	2166
2009	1585	182	56	371	2	n/a	n/a	72	2268
2010	1608	205	67	358	3	n/a	n/a	68	2309
2011	1558	200	69	437	2	4	75	0	2345
2012	1581	185	74	431	3	2	76	0	2352
2013	1587	168	68	413	7	0	65	0	2308
2014	1631	163	59	398	6	0	75	0	2332
2015	1615	155	64	419	4	1	72	0	2330
2016	1592	178	72	458	5	1	83	0	2389
2017	1574	172	77	447	3	1	85	0	2359
2018	1570	191	83	462	6	1	86	0	2399
2019	1642	164	99	491	6	2	99	0	2503
2020	1692	152	102	488	2	3	104	0	2543
2021	1708	111	90	458	1	2	107	0	2477
2022	1733	106	98	463	1	2	111	0	2514
2023	1711	130	88	455	3	1	119	0	2507

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Plant High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1328	96.0	13.8	17.2
1989	1209	85.0	14.2	14.3
1990	1134	83.0	13.6	16.7
1991	1131	83.0	13.6	17.7
1992	1110	76.0	14.6	11.6
1993	1565	88.0	17.8	11.9
1994	1562	93.0	16.8	13.8
1995	1758	100.0	17.6	12.5
1996	1758	100.0	17.6	12.5
1997	1809	98.0	18.5	14.1
1998	1772	95.0	18.7	10
1999	1777	95.0	18.7	11.5
2000	1827	94.0	19.4	14.9
2001	1883	101.0	18.6	10.2
2002	2003	103.0	19.4	11.5
2003	2003	103.0	19.4	11.5
2004	2022	110.0	18.4	11.8
2005	2013	111.0	18.1	13
2006	1968	73.0	27.0	12.6
2007	2001	75.0	26.7	10.6
2008	2166	108.0	20.1	12.2
2009	2268	132.7	18.0	13.6
2010	2309	120.0	19.2	14.8
2011	2345	120.6	19.4	15.6
2012	2352	122.0	19.2	16.2
2013	2308	118.0	19.5	16.1
2014	2332	116.0	20.1	18.5
2015	2330	117.0	19.9	19.7
2016	2389	120.0	19.9	21.2
2017	2359	123.0	19.1	20.1
2018	2399	120.0	19.9	21.5
2019	2503	112.0	22.3	19
2020	2543	117.0	21.7	16.9
2021	2477	110.5	22.4	18
2022	2514	108.0	23.2	15.1
2023	2507	109.0	23.0	16.2

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 Plant High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1328	96.0	13.8	17.2
1989	1209	85.0	14.2	14.3
1990	1134	83.0	13.6	16.7
1991	1131	83.0	13.6	17.7
1992	1110	76.0	14.6	11.6
1993	1565	88.0	17.8	11.9
1994	1562	93.0	16.8	13.8
1995	1758	100.0	17.6	12.5
1996	1758	100.0	17.6	12.5
1997	1809	98.0	18.5	14.1
1998	1772	95.0	18.7	10
1999	1777	95.0	18.7	11.5
2000	1827	94.0	19.4	14.9
2001	1883	101.0	18.6	10.2
2002	2003	103.0	19.4	11.5
2003	2003	103.0	19.4	11.5
2004	2022	110.0	18.4	11.8
2005	2013	111.0	18.1	13
2006	1968	73.0	27.0	12.6
2007	2001	75.0	26.7	10.6
2008	2166	108.0	20.1	12.2
2009	2268	132.7	18.0	13.6
2010	2309	120.0	19.2	14.8
2011	2345	120.6	19.4	15.6
2012	2352	122.0	19.2	16.2
2013	2308	118.0	19.5	16.1
2014	2332	116.0	20.1	18.5
2015	2330	117.0	19.9	19.7
2016	2389	120.0	19.9	21.2
2017	2359	123.0	19.1	20.1
2018	2399	120.0	19.9	21.5
2019	2503	112.0	22.3	19
2020	2543	117.0	21.7	16.9
2021	2477	110.5	22.4	18
2022	2514	108.0	23.2	15.1
2023	2507	109.0	23.0	16.2

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 Plant High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$258 (3.8%)	$6,454 (96.2%)	$6,712
2019	$273 (4.0%)	$6,488 (95.9%)	$6,762
2020	$345 (4.9%)	$6,719 (95.1%)	$7,064
2021	$596 (8.6%)	$6,323 (91.4%)	$6,919
2022	$738 (10.5%)	$6,258 (89.4%)	$6,998
2023	$1,183 (15.6%)	$6,411 (84.4%)	$7,593

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plant High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 63^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 70^th of 792 High schools	0.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Plant High School)	79	70	9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Plant High School)	79	76	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Plant High School)	83	84	1%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Plant High School)	90	93	3%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Plant High School)	39	47	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Plant High School)	79	76	3%
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	2503	2507	0.2%
African American	164	130	20.7%
American Indian	6	3	50%
Asian	99	88	11.1%
Hispanic	491	455	7.3%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	1642	1711	4.2%
Two or More Races	99	119	20.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19%	16.2%	2.8%

Schools Near Plant High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Plant High School	Public	9-12	2415 S Himes Ave	Tampa	33629	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 272-3033	2,507	109	23.0	16.2%	1,711 (68.2%)	130 (5.2%)	455 (18.1%)	88 (3.5%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	119 (4.7%)	78.3	77^th of 807 public high schools	90.5%		80.3	70^th of 792 public high schools	91.2%	7	75.0	73.0	50.0	78.0	85.0	88.0	$7,593	$1,183	$6,411
Jefferson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4401 W Cypress St	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 872-5241	1,322	65	20.3	66.3%	111 (8.4%)	388 (29.3%)	772 (58.4%)	14 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	33 (2.5%)	31.8	522^nd of 807 public high schools	35.3%		36.4	428^th of 792 public high schools	46.0%	94	43.0	42.0	18.0	34.0	57.0	58.0	$9,215	$1,742	$7,473
Blake High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1701 N Boulevard	Tampa	33607	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 272-3422	1,537	71	21.6	54.9%	336 (21.9%)	649 (42.2%)	440 (28.6%)	18 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (6.0%)	30.4	535^th of 807 public high schools	33.7%		34.3	453^rd of 792 public high schools	42.8%	82	40.0	44.0	31.0	44.0	44.0	56.0	$8,817	$1,975	$6,843
Robinson High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6311 S Lois Ave	Tampa	33616	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 272-3006	1,354	68	20.0	41.1%	633 (46.8%)	193 (14.3%)	304 (22.5%)	109 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	110 (8.1%)	63.3	187^th of 807 public high schools	76.8%		68.5	141^st of 792 public high schools	82.2%	46	61.0	67.0	29.0	56.0	71.0	92.0	$9,188	$1,335	$7,852
Hillsborough Ese Contracted Residential Placement	Public	6-12	1202 E Palm Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 273-7513	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Les Peters Academy	Public	6-12	3930 W Dr Martin Luther King	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 871-7655	21	3	7.0	14.3%	9 (42.9%)	8 (38.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (19.0%)								(n/a)
Ami Kids Tampa	Public	6-12	1730 Maritime Blvd	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 248-5091	30	2	15.0	36.7%	2 (6.7%)	14 (46.7%)	13 (43.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.3%)								(n/a)
Seminole Heights Charter High School	Public, Charter	7-12	4006 N Florida Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 234-0809	239	4	59.7	71.5%	18 (7.5%)	132 (55.2%)	81 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	3.2	754^th of 807 public high schools	6.6%		3.5	740^th of 792 public high schools	6.6%	14	11.0	11.0	0.0	5.0	3.0	12.0	$9,392	$3,357	$6,035
Hillsborough High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5000 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5620	1,891	89	21.2	55.5%	305 (16.1%)	559 (29.6%)	803 (42.5%)	153 (8.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	66 (3.5%)	35.4	469^th of 807 public high schools	41.9%		33.6	465^th of 792 public high schools	41.3%	4	41.0	48.0	24.0	38.0	56.0	60.0	$7,935	$1,341	$6,594
Leto High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4409 W Sligh Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 872-5300	2,062	91	22.7	66.4%	182 (8.8%)	152 (7.4%)	1,644 (79.7%)	46 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	37 (1.8%)	33.1	504^th of 807 public high schools	37.5%		32	481^st of 792 public high schools	39.3%	23	34.0	39.0	38.0	49.0	57.0	62.0	$8,166	$1,834	$6,332

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