Blake High School

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Blake High School ranks 535 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blake High School is a public high school located in Tampa, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,537 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Blake High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (42.23%) and Hispanic (28.63%) students. However, the school has seen a decline in its four-year graduation rates, dropping from 90.5% in 2020-2021 to 80.6% in 2022-2023, which is lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Blake High School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 43.1% in 2022-2023, compared to the state and district averages. The school also consistently underperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across various subjects, including Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, US History, and English Language Arts.

While Blake High School is part of the same school district as the nearby Plant High School, which has a 97.2% four-year graduation rate and much higher test scores, Blake High School's performance has been declining over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 311 out of 687 Florida high schools in 2013-2014 to 535 out of 807 in 2023-2024. This trend is concerning and suggests the need for targeted interventions to address the underlying issues, such as the high percentage of students from low-income families (54.91% in 2022-2023) and the lower per-student spending ($8,817 in 2022-2023) compared to the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1701 N Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33607

(813) 272-3422

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
535^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,817

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 1,537

Racial breakdown:

African American:

42.2%

Hispanic:

28.6%

White:

21.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blake High School ranks worse than 66.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 30^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.43. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Blake High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Blake High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (42.2%), Hispanic (28.6%), White (21.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blake High School is 21.6, which is the 24^th best among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Blake High School employs 71 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blake High School is $8,817, which is the 15^th highest among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Blake High School 535^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Blake 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 Blake High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	54.24	241^st	484	50.2%
2005	47.06	289^th	487	40.7%
2006	50.12	250^th	477	47.6%
2007	40.41	356^th	563	36.8%
2008	47.41	326^th	577	43.5%
2009	51.81	311^th	587	47.0%
2010	47.33	368^th	620	40.6%
2011	49.53	350^th	622	43.7%
2012	38.89	334^th	606	44.9%
2013	47.79	304^th	648	53.1%
2014	51.61	311^th	687	54.7%
2016	44.23	337^th	693	51.4%
2017	39.85	379^th	714	46.9%
2018	40.99	366^th	716	48.9%
2019	39.74	395^th	734	46.2%
2021	36.06	413^th	746	44.6%
2022	37.36	419^th	774	45.9%
2023	34.26	453^rd	792	42.8%
2024	30.43	535^th	807	33.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Blake High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1998	450	498	9	161	3	n/a	n/a	0	1121
1999	636	776	20	209	5	n/a	n/a	0	1646
2000	669	811	26	223	4	n/a	n/a	0	1733
2001	668	791	28	233	5	n/a	n/a	0	1725
2002	640	793	19	285	9	n/a	n/a	0	1746
2003	640	793	19	285	9	n/a	n/a	0	1746
2004	525	761	20	281	4	n/a	n/a	0	1591
2005	614	884	23	309	5	n/a	n/a	0	1835
2006	534	1039	24	320	5	n/a	n/a	0	1922
2007	463	946	18	316	8	n/a	n/a	56	1807
2008	426	868	18	330	6	n/a	n/a	65	1713
2009	391	659	15	297	9	n/a	n/a	73	1444
2010	450	660	12	321	6	n/a	n/a	62	1511
2011	444	647	8	361	6	3	66	0	1535
2012	476	645	12	382	7	4	77	0	1603
2013	537	667	13	428	5	7	89	0	1746
2014	487	652	13	422	2	7	78	0	1661
2015	491	702	17	416	2	7	74	0	1709
2016	460	728	19	419	4	6	72	0	1708
2017	446	699	17	440	4	4	74	0	1684
2018	417	691	23	455	3	3	79	0	1671
2019	425	709	28	507	2	6	70	0	1747
2020	416	707	24	496	2	5	75	0	1725
2021	387	653	23	470	2	3	86	0	1624
2022	361	620	16	453	4	1	73	0	1528
2023	336	649	18	440	2	0	92	0	1537

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 Blake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1121	89.0	12.6	38.3
1999	1646	104.0	15.8	41.4
2000	1733	112.0	15.5	37.3
2001	1725	113.0	15.3	32.1
2002	1746	124.0	14.1	42.1
2003	1746	124.0	14.1	42.1
2004	1591	120.0	13.3	46.6
2005	1835	127.0	14.4	51
2006	1922	49.0	39.2	50.6
2007	1807	101.0	17.9	52
2008	1713	113.0	15.2	52.9
2009	1444	101.1	15.0	57.9
2010	1511	89.0	16.9	56.3
2011	1535	94.5	16.2	58.6
2012	1603	97.3	16.4	60.3
2013	1746	106.0	16.4	57.3
2014	1661	104.0	15.9	61.4
2015	1709	103.0	16.5	65.4
2016	1708	107.0	15.9	65.4
2017	1684	106.0	15.8	63.7
2018	1671	98.0	17.0	64.8
2019	1747	80.0	21.8	61.6
2020	1725	91.0	18.9	64
2021	1624	84.5	19.2	68.4
2022	1528	73.5	20.7	59.6
2023	1537	71.0	21.6	54.9

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 Blake High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	1121	89.0	12.6	38.3
1999	1646	104.0	15.8	41.4
2000	1733	112.0	15.5	37.3
2001	1725	113.0	15.3	32.1
2002	1746	124.0	14.1	42.1
2003	1746	124.0	14.1	42.1
2004	1591	120.0	13.3	46.6
2005	1835	127.0	14.4	51
2006	1922	49.0	39.2	50.6
2007	1807	101.0	17.9	52
2008	1713	113.0	15.2	52.9
2009	1444	101.1	15.0	57.9
2010	1511	89.0	16.9	56.3
2011	1535	94.5	16.2	58.6
2012	1603	97.3	16.4	60.3
2013	1746	106.0	16.4	57.3
2014	1661	104.0	15.9	61.4
2015	1709	103.0	16.5	65.4
2016	1708	107.0	15.9	65.4
2017	1684	106.0	15.8	63.7
2018	1671	98.0	17.0	64.8
2019	1747	80.0	21.8	61.6
2020	1725	91.0	18.9	64
2021	1624	84.5	19.2	68.4
2022	1528	73.5	20.7	59.6
2023	1537	71.0	21.6	54.9

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 Blake High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$246 (3.2%)	$7,336 (96.8%)	$7,582
2019	$377 (5.3%)	$6,746 (94.7%)	$7,122
2020	$371 (4.8%)	$7,321 (95.2%)	$7,692
2021	$886 (10.9%)	$7,266 (89.1%)	$8,152
2022	$1,012 (12.9%)	$6,853 (87.1%)	$7,864
2023	$1,975 (22.4%)	$6,843 (77.6%)	$8,817

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blake High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 395^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 453^rd of 792 High schools	3.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Blake High School)	55	44	11%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Blake High School)	50	41	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Blake High School)	58	47	11%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Blake High School)	65	57	8%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Blake High School)	20	28	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Blake High School)	42	37	5%
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	1747	1537	12%
African American	709	649	8.5%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	28	18	35.7%
Hispanic	507	440	13.2%
Pacific Islander	6	0	100%
White	425	336	20.9%
Two or More Races	70	92	31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.6%	54.9%	6.7%

Schools Near Blake 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
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
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)
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
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)
Middleton High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 233-3360	1,511	73	20.6	57.3%	184 (12.2%)	716 (47.4%)	302 (20.0%)	231 (15.3%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	67 (4.4%)	42.3	394^th of 807 public high schools	51.2%		37.5	417^th of 792 public high schools	47.3%	23	55.0	46.0	10.0	54.0	61.0	59.0	$9,460	$1,637	$7,823
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)
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1933 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 739-0410	57	3	19.0	5.3%	4 (7.0%)	30 (52.6%)	18 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.8%)								(n/a)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Blake High School

What schools feed into Blake High School?

Blake High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Desoto Elementary School
Elementary : Oak Park Elementary School
Elementary : Palm River Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Blake High School?

Students at Blake High School are 42% African American, 29% Hispanic, 22% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Blake High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,537 students attended Blake High School.

What district is Blake High School in?

Hillsborough

Is Blake High School a good school?

Blake High School ranks 535^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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