Freedom High School

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Freedom High School ranks 537 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Freedom High School is a public high school in Tampa, Florida, serving 1,837 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in the state and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

While Freedom High School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of Hispanic (41.26%) and African American (24.71%) students, it has consistently ranked in the bottom 30-40% of high schools in Florida over the past 10 years. The school's four-year graduation rates, ranging from 89.9% to 95.4%, are higher than Chamberlain High School (78.2%) but lower than high-performing charter schools like Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School (95.5%) and Dr. Kiran C. Patel High School (100%). However, Freedom High School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.0% to 48.4%, significantly higher than the state and district averages, as well as the nearby charter schools.

Freedom High School's test scores are consistently lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across all subject areas, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points below the district and state. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54% to 69.62%, higher than nearby schools like Gaither High School (51.91%) and Wharton High School (46.09%). These factors suggest that Freedom High School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population and addressing equity gaps in academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

17410 Commerce Park Blvd
Tampa, FL 33647

(813) 558-1185

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
537^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,268

Feeder schools for Freedom High School:

Elementary:	Chiles Elementary School
	Clark Elementary School
	Maniscalco K-8 School
	Mort Elementary School
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	Tampa Palms Elementary School
Middle:	Liberty Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.4

Number of students: 1,837

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.3%

White:

24.7%

African American:

24.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freedom High School ranks worse than 66.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 31^st among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Freedom 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 Freedom High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.3%), African American (24.7%), White (24.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 54% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom High School is 21.4, which is the 22^nd best among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Freedom High School employs 85.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom High School is $8,268, which is the 22^nd highest among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Freedom High School 537^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Freedom 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 Freedom High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	77.35	90^th	484	81.4%
2005	78.61	94^th	487	80.7%
2006	81.48	67^th	477	86.0%
2007	77.34	103^rd	563	81.7%
2008	76.97	115^th	577	80.1%
2009	67.39	177^th	587	69.8%
2010	65.93	209^th	620	66.3%
2011	67.90	198^th	622	68.2%
2012	42.76	305^th	606	49.7%
2013	42.38	352^nd	648	45.7%
2014	44.60	369^th	687	46.3%
2016	31.62	447^th	693	35.5%
2017	29.39	460^th	714	35.6%
2018	27.93	490^th	716	31.6%
2019	33.98	447^th	734	39.1%
2021	27.88	487^th	746	34.7%
2022	29.28	504^th	774	34.9%
2023	29.17	511^th	792	35.5%
2024	30.29	537^th	807	33.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Freedom High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	495	278	31	193	3	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2003	495	278	31	193	3	n/a	n/a	0	1000
2004	788	377	47	294	6	n/a	n/a	0	1512
2005	972	406	57	354	9	n/a	n/a	0	1798
2006	1157	481	72	412	13	n/a	n/a	0	2135
2007	1109	454	67	431	10	n/a	n/a	88	2159
2008	1088	437	72	428	9	n/a	n/a	88	2122
2009	1043	447	73	437	13	n/a	n/a	111	2124
2010	1043	502	55	495	12	n/a	n/a	70	2177
2011	956	465	68	513	8	1	54	0	2065
2012	920	450	72	540	6	1	63	0	2052
2013	838	422	92	579	5	2	60	0	1998
2014	824	464	110	603	5	3	69	0	2078
2015	817	486	97	598	5	5	61	0	2069
2016	780	574	91	606	5	6	72	0	2134
2017	706	565	99	633	4	4	62	0	2073
2018	628	514	93	669	2	1	72	0	1979
2019	585	493	80	700	2	3	72	0	1935
2020	502	482	74	672	1	6	74	0	1811
2021	446	457	73	686	2	5	72	0	1741
2022	467	462	72	734	1	5	88	0	1829
2023	454	454	70	758	3	5	93	0	1837

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 Freedom High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1000	65.0	15.4	38.4
2003	1000	65.0	15.4	38.4
2004	1512	84.0	18.0	35.8
2005	1798	102.0	17.6	32.3
2006	2135	78.0	27.4	30.6
2007	2159	86.0	25.1	31.9
2008	2122	116.0	18.3	32.6
2009	2124	123.2	18.2	39.7
2010	2177	110.5	19.7	43.3
2011	2065	118.0	17.5	41.9
2012	2052	110.7	18.5	47.7
2013	1998	107.0	18.6	49
2014	2078	105.0	19.7	53.7
2015	2069	103.0	20.0	57.8
2016	2134	107.0	19.9	57.2
2017	2073	112.0	18.5	61.5
2018	1979	110.0	17.9	63
2019	1935	102.5	18.8	64.2
2020	1811	103.5	17.4	64.5
2021	1741	93.0	18.7	69.6
2022	1829	82.0	22.3	60.8
2023	1837	85.5	21.4	54

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 Freedom High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	1000	65.0	15.4	38.4
2003	1000	65.0	15.4	38.4
2004	1512	84.0	18.0	35.8
2005	1798	102.0	17.6	32.3
2006	2135	78.0	27.4	30.6
2007	2159	86.0	25.1	31.9
2008	2122	116.0	18.3	32.6
2009	2124	123.2	18.2	39.7
2010	2177	110.5	19.7	43.3
2011	2065	118.0	17.5	41.9
2012	2052	110.7	18.5	47.7
2013	1998	107.0	18.6	49
2014	2078	105.0	19.7	53.7
2015	2069	103.0	20.0	57.8
2016	2134	107.0	19.9	57.2
2017	2073	112.0	18.5	61.5
2018	1979	110.0	17.9	63
2019	1935	102.5	18.8	64.2
2020	1811	103.5	17.4	64.5
2021	1741	93.0	18.7	69.6
2022	1829	82.0	22.3	60.8
2023	1837	85.5	21.4	54

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 Freedom High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$263 (3.8%)	$6,692 (96.2%)	$6,955
2019	$476 (6.4%)	$7,001 (93.6%)	$7,478
2020	$569 (6.9%)	$7,636 (93.1%)	$8,205
2021	$967 (11.7%)	$7,312 (88.3%)	$8,280
2022	$1,037 (13.3%)	$6,733 (86.7%)	$7,770
2023	$1,496 (18.1%)	$6,772 (81.9%)	$8,268

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom 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 447^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 511^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 (Freedom High School)	44	34	10%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	55	50	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom High School)	42	34	8%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Freedom High School)	72	54	18%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)	67	62	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Freedom High School)	62	55	7%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Freedom High School)	18	32	14%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)	63	60	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Freedom High School)	43	33	10%
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	1935	1837	5.1%
African American	493	454	7.9%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	80	70	12.5%
Hispanic	700	758	8.3%
Pacific Islander	3	5	66.7%
White	585	454	22.4%
Two or More Races	72	93	29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.2%	54%	10.2%

Schools Near Freedom 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
Freedom High School	Public	9-12	17410 Commerce Park Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 558-1185	1,837	86	21.4	54.0%	454 (24.7%)	454 (24.7%)	758 (41.3%)	70 (3.8%)	3 (0.2%)	5 (0.3%)	93 (5.1%)	30.3	537^th of 807 public high schools	33.5%		29.2	511^th of 792 public high schools	35.5%	26	35.0	41.0	24.0	49.0	55.0	55.0	$8,268	$1,496	$6,772
Wharton High School	Public	9-12	20150 Bruce B Downs Blvd	Tampa	33647	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 631-4710	2,289	98	23.4	46.1%	609 (26.6%)	714 (31.2%)	721 (31.5%)	113 (4.9%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	128 (5.6%)	34.5	482^nd of 807 public high schools	40.3%		36.1	432^nd of 792 public high schools	45.5%	50	36.0	45.0	33.0	38.0	55.0	65.0	$7,381	$1,260	$6,121
Wiregrass Ranch High School	Public	9-12	2909 Mansfield Blvd	Wesley Chapel	33543	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-6000	2,114	95	22.2	24.8%	985 (46.6%)	234 (11.1%)	586 (27.7%)	196 (9.3%)	7 (0.3%)	10 (0.5%)	96 (4.5%)	64	181^st of 807 public high schools	77.6%		66	163^rd of 792 public high schools	79.4%	18	62.0	66.0	52.0	64.0	79.0	72.0	$7,402	$861	$6,540
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley	Public	9-12	13609 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1750	54	9	6.0	68.5%	7 (13.0%)	17 (31.5%)	29 (53.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.8	698^th of 807 public high schools	13.5%		7.8	674^th of 792 public high schools	14.9%	24	17.0	0.0					$39,784	$7,386	$32,399
Focus Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	304 Druid Hills Rd	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 443-5558	123	11	11.1	52.8%	43 (35.0%)	26 (21.1%)	42 (34.1%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.7%)								(n/a)							$19,873	$120	$19,753
Dr Kiran C Patel High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd	Tampa	33637	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 694-7667	751	35	21.4	12.1%	261 (34.8%)	148 (19.7%)	200 (26.6%)	92 (12.3%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	43 (5.7%)	78.4	74^th of 807 public high schools	90.8%		79.2	79^th of 792 public high schools	90.0%	5	70.0	77.0	70.0	70.0	88.0	87.0	$8,397	$2,121	$6,277
West University Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	11602 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 971-5011	407	9	45.2	68.1%	53 (13.0%)	197 (48.4%)	145 (35.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	2.6	773^rd of 807 public high schools	4.2%		5.5	702^nd of 792 public high schools	11.4%	71	9.0	9.0	0.0	4.0	8.0	15.0	$7,245	$2,123	$5,122
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10948 N Central Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 971-5600	602	31	19.4	17.8%	209 (34.7%)	118 (19.6%)	182 (30.2%)	57 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	32 (5.3%)	69.1	140^th of 807 public high schools	82.7%		72	119^th of 792 public high schools	85.0%	21	66.0	68.0	48.0	57.0	92.0	83.0	$8,279	$254	$8,025
Gaither High School	Public	9-12	16200 N Dale Mabry Hwy	Tampa	33618	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 975-7340	2,123	96	22.2	51.9%	762 (35.9%)	173 (8.1%)	1,032 (48.6%)	57 (2.7%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	96 (4.5%)	49.8	305^th of 807 public high schools	62.2%		47.1	316^th of 792 public high schools	60.1%	11	48.0	54.0	26.0	54.0	66.0	76.0	$8,015	$1,412	$6,603
Chamberlain High School	Public	9-12	9401 N Boulevard	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7677	1,262	65	19.5	72.2%	154 (12.2%)	372 (29.5%)	669 (53.0%)	25 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	39 (3.1%)	12.6	664^th of 807 public high schools	17.7%		14.4	643^rd of 792 public high schools	18.8%	21	19.0	23.0	18.0	19.0	39.0	45.0	$9,509	$2,287	$7,221

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom High School

Is Freedom High School a good school?

Freedom High School ranks 537^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Freedom High School in?

Hillsborough

What is the racial makeup of Freedom High School?

Students at Freedom High School are 41% Hispanic, 25% White, 25% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Freedom High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,837 students attended Freedom High School.

What schools feed into Freedom High School?

Freedom High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chiles Elementary School
Elementary : Clark Elementary School
Elementary : Maniscalco K-8 School
Elementary : Mort Elementary School
Elementary : Tampa Palms Elementary School
Middle : Liberty Middle School

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