Sickles High School

Summary:

Sickles High School is a public high school in Tampa, Florida, serving 2,368 students in grades 9-12. As part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state, Sickles High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic metrics such as standardized test scores and graduation rates.

With a diverse student population that is 43% White, 39% Hispanic, 8% Asian, and 5% African American, Sickles High School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks among the top 100-162 high schools in Florida. The school's strong academic performance is evident in its 63% and 67% proficiency rates in 10th and 9th grade English Language Arts, respectively, compared to the Hillsborough and Florida state averages of around 52% and 53%. Additionally, Sickles High School boasts an impressive four-year graduation rate ranging from 96.1% to 98.4% over the past five years, significantly exceeding the district and state averages.

While Sickles High School stands out as a high-performing school, it faces challenges, such as a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 10.5% in 2019-2020 to 28.2% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools, Sickles High School outperforms Chamberlain High School in academic proficiency and graduation rates, but schools like Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School and Steinbrenner High School also demonstrate strong academic performance, suggesting a healthy level of competition and collaboration within the district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 7950 Gunn Hwy
       Tampa, FL  33626


(813) 631-4742

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,816 Help


Feeder schools for Sickles High School:

Elementary:    Bryant Elementary School
    Citrus Park Elementary School
Middle:    Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  23.2 Help
Number of students:  2,368

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.2%
Hispanic:
39.0%
Asian:
7.8%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.2% Help


 See top rated Florida high schools

 Compare Sickles High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Sickles High School ranks better than 82.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 7th among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.8. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sickles High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.2%), Hispanic (39%), Asian (7.8%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 36.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sickles High School is 23.2. 33 high schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare Sickles High School employs 102 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sickles High School is $7,816. 26 high schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sickles High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sickles High School 144th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Sickles High School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Sickles High School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Sickles High School?

Rank History for Sickles High School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.65 56th 484 88.4%
2005 83.63 64th 487 86.9%
2006 83.95 55th 477 88.5%
2007 90.04 36th 563 93.6%
2008 89.51 35th 577 93.9%
2009 88.42 48th 587 91.8%
2010 79.49 110th 620 82.3%
2011 79.77 111th 622 82.2%
2012 55.36 189th 606 68.8%
2013 64.84 162nd 648 75.0%
2014 68.19 153rd 687 77.7%
2016 72.49 98th 693 85.9%
2017 71.79 100th 714 86.0%
2018 68.26 129th 716 82.0%
2019 70.45 109th 734 85.1%
2021 66.97 137th 746 81.6%
2022 70.06 128th 774 83.5%
2023 68.86 138th 792 82.6%
2024 68.80 144th 807 82.2%
See the entire list of Florida High School Rankings!

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

Sickles High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    





Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
33%

0%

0%

67%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a teacher
Sunday, November 13, 2016

Open Quote Lots of hype for this "A" school but it's all just a numbers game that the administrators fudge. They'll Recategorize your kid if it suits them. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, August 7, 2010

Open Quote My family and I are new to the State. I went to Sickles High School to enroll my students and was told to return later (guidance closed at 1:30). I returned the next day around noon and inquired about enrolling my students from a guidance counselor. This lady was my first impression of this school, and I must say it was not a very good first impression. She told me I should come back next week, mentioned how busy she was, rolled her eyes, took deep sighs, and when I just stood there, she finally registered my students (however, not before talking loudly to another staff member in the other room about her annoyance of having to enroll them). It was so bad that even my teenagers commented on how rude this counselor was. If my students behave this way at school, they would probably be disciplined. I am also an educator, but I view students as the reason I have employment, not distractions or problems for us to "deal with". The jobs of educators, counselors, administration staff, etc are so very important. I am hoping this was just a very bad day for this horrible behavior displayed by the counselor (the exception and not the rule). After several minutes (approximately 15 mins), the counselor changed her tone and was then very helpful; however, the first impression has been established.
On a more positive note, I also met an administrator that day who was very pleasant and helpful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sickles High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 1505 292 74 382 6 n/a n/a 0 2259
1999 1851 358 101 477 8 n/a n/a 0 2795
2000 1863 310 110 542 3 n/a n/a 0 2828
2001 1929 289 113 649 3 n/a n/a 0 2983
2002 1515 115 77 381 3 n/a n/a 0 2091
2003 1515 115 77 381 3 n/a n/a 0 2091
2004 1566 129 74 402 4 n/a n/a 0 2175
2005 1745 161 78 501 4 n/a n/a 0 2489
2006 1844 174 92 545 5 n/a n/a 0 2660
2007 1764 185 96 522 8 n/a n/a 98 2673
2008 1780 167 113 485 10 n/a n/a 114 2669
2009 1701 167 106 519 10 n/a n/a 123 2626
2010 1108 158 78 548 6 n/a n/a 75 1973
2011 912 156 51 619 7 2 89 0 1836
2012 958 161 57 708 4 3 83 0 1974
2013 1018 153 65 727 8 2 106 0 2079
2014 989 149 64 758 6 3 101 0 2070
2015 1005 150 80 788 9 4 99 0 2135
2016 1063 161 96 825 11 5 92 0 2253
2017 1059 173 122 888 8 5 89 0 2344
2018 1055 141 135 870 9 6 90 0 2306
2019 1064 143 154 914 3 8 93 0 2379
2020 1094 140 168 930 2 7 111 0 2452
2021 1067 123 175 880 3 6 108 0 2362
2022 1034 135 172 891 1 6 123 0 2362
2023 1022 114 184 924 3 4 117 0 2368

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 Sickles High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 2259 113.0 20.0 14.4
1999 2795 149.0 18.8 18.5
2000 2828 149.0 19.0 10.2
2001 2983 147.0 20.3 7.1
2002 2091 112.0 18.7 9.6
2003 2091 112.0 18.7 9.6
2004 2175 122.0 17.8 9.7
2005 2489 136.0 18.3 11.6
2006 2660 107.0 24.9 10.3
2007 2673 106.0 25.2 10.8
2008 2669 139.0 19.2 11.2
2009 2626 146.3 18.9 15.1
2010 1973 102.0 19.3 27.3
2011 1836 97.5 18.8 31.9
2012 1974 102.5 19.2 32.5
2013 2079 110.0 18.9 32.7
2014 2070 109.0 18.9 36
2015 2135 110.0 19.4 38.9
2016 2253 111.0 20.2 38
2017 2344 109.0 21.5 37.3
2018 2306 121.0 19.0 36.6
2019 2379 112.0 21.2 34.5
2020 2452 111.0 22.0 35.8
2021 2362 114.0 20.7 40.3
2022 2362 100.5 23.5 32.3
2023 2368 102.0 23.2 36.2

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 Sickles High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 2259 113.0 20.0 14.4
1999 2795 149.0 18.8 18.5
2000 2828 149.0 19.0 10.2
2001 2983 147.0 20.3 7.1
2002 2091 112.0 18.7 9.6
2003 2091 112.0 18.7 9.6
2004 2175 122.0 17.8 9.7
2005 2489 136.0 18.3 11.6
2006 2660 107.0 24.9 10.3
2007 2673 106.0 25.2 10.8
2008 2669 139.0 19.2 11.2
2009 2626 146.3 18.9 15.1
2010 1973 102.0 19.3 27.3
2011 1836 97.5 18.8 31.9
2012 1974 102.5 19.2 32.5
2013 2079 110.0 18.9 32.7
2014 2070 109.0 18.9 36
2015 2135 110.0 19.4 38.9
2016 2253 111.0 20.2 38
2017 2344 109.0 21.5 37.3
2018 2306 121.0 19.0 36.6
2019 2379 112.0 21.2 34.5
2020 2452 111.0 22.0 35.8
2021 2362 114.0 20.7 40.3
2022 2362 100.5 23.5 32.3
2023 2368 102.0 23.2 36.2

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 Sickles High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $298 (4.4%) $6,550 (95.6%) $6,848
2019 $269 (3.9%) $6,592 (96.1%) $6,861
2020 $338 (5.0%) $6,477 (95.1%) $6,814
2021 $783 (11.0%) $6,341 (89.0%) $7,123
2022 $770 (11.0%) $6,237 (89.0%) $7,007
2023 $1,228 (15.7%) $6,588 (84.3%) $7,816

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sickles High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 734 High schoolsRanks 138th of 792 High schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Sickles High School)7268
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5550
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Sickles High School)6967
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Sickles High School)8271
 11%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Sickles High School)8479
 5%
   End of Course US History (Hillsborough)7365
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Sickles High School)5152
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Sickles High School)6759
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)5753
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students23792368
 0.5%
African American143114
 20.3%
American Indian33
Asian154184
 19.5%
Hispanic914924
 1.1%
Pacific Islander84
 50%
White10641022
 3.9%
Two or More Races93117
 25.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%36.2%
 1.7%


Schools Near Sickles High School









Frequently Asked Questions about Sickles High School

Sickles High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bryant Elementary School
Elementary : Citrus Park Elementary School
Middle : Sergeant Paul R Smith Middle School

Sickles High School ranks 144th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Sickles High School are 43% White, 39% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,368 students attended Sickles High School.


Rate Sickles High School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Sickles High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 31 milliseconds.