Spoto High School

Summary:

Spoto High School is a public high school located in Riverview, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,823 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough County School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Spoto High School stands out from nearby schools like Winthrop College Prep Academy with its unique student demographics, including a significantly higher percentage of African American (39.71%) and Hispanic (38.62%) students. While the school has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rates, increasing from 80.7% in 2018-2019 to 92.8% in 2022-2023, it has also experienced a sharp rise in chronic absenteeism, from 21.2% in 2019-2020 to 49.4% in 2022-2023. Academically, Spoto High School's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts, are consistently lower than the Hillsborough County and Florida state averages.

Spoto High School's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56.99% to 77.12% over the past few years, suggests a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased from $8,116 in 2019-2020 to $6,839 in 2022-2023, which is lower than the nearby schools, and its student-teacher ratio has increased from 18.4 in 2020-2021 to 24.3 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby schools. These factors may be contributing to the school's academic challenges and warrant further attention from the district.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 8538 Eagle Palm Dr
       Riverview, FL  33578


(813) 672-5405

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
467th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,839 Help


Feeder schools for Spoto High School:

Elementary:    Bing Elementary School
    Frost Elementary School
    Ippolito Elementary School
    Lamb Elementary
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Middle:    Giunta Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.3 Help
Number of students:  1,823

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.7%
Hispanic:
38.6%
White:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57% Help


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Compare Details Spoto High School ranks worse than 57.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 23rd among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.58. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Spoto High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Spoto High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.7%), Hispanic (38.6%), White (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spoto High School is 24.3. 39 high schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spoto High School is $6,839. 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Spoto High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Spoto High School 467th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Spoto High School in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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

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Rank History for Spoto High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 30.76 397th 563 29.5%
2008 39.70 370th 577 35.9%
2009 38.61 389th 587 33.7%
2010 38.31 424th 620 31.6%
2011 38.10 432nd 622 30.5%
2012 22.24 461st 606 23.9%
2013 32.86 436th 648 32.7%
2014 34.25 448th 687 34.8%
2016 24.53 500th 693 27.8%
2017 23.59 512th 714 28.3%
2018 20.71 541st 716 24.4%
2019 21.92 547th 734 25.5%
2021 25.64 511th 746 31.5%
2022 34.19 451st 774 41.7%
2023 27.85 524th 792 33.8%
2024 35.58 467th 807 42.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Spoto High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Open Quote Great school my son goes to Usf Close Quote


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Monday, September 14, 2015

Open Quote This school has really stepped up their game with technology . The teachers really put in 110 percent with these children. My son now goes to USF> Thanks Spoto Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spoto High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 332 425 34 255 3 n/a n/a 41 1090
2008 438 589 42 341 6 n/a n/a 69 1485
2009 418 565 35 341 7 n/a n/a 80 1446
2010 379 524 35 366 7 n/a n/a 58 1369
2011 334 488 26 417 5 1 51 0 1322
2012 277 447 26 401 5 2 58 0 1216
2013 264 444 40 451 4 4 70 0 1277
2014 268 472 35 504 5 3 67 0 1354
2015 261 540 40 550 3 2 53 0 1449
2016 304 639 35 580 4 2 59 0 1623
2017 312 636 30 621 6 5 53 0 1663
2018 280 633 33 653 7 3 72 0 1681
2019 266 609 40 665 4 2 93 0 1679
2020 235 625 31 675 5 1 88 0 1660
2021 241 608 27 641 4 0 79 0 1600
2022 263 679 25 674 3 0 81 0 1725
2023 274 724 33 704 2 4 82 0 1823

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 Spoto High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2007 1090 35.0 31.1 54
2008 1485 93.0 16.0 50.9
2009 1446 102.1 14.9 57.2
2010 1369 88.0 15.5 60.1
2011 1322 83.5 15.8 62.6
2012 1216 83.5 14.5 67.6
2013 1277 81.0 15.7 67.3
2014 1354 87.0 15.5 73.6
2015 1449 88.0 16.4 75.4
2016 1623 91.0 17.8 74
2017 1663 96.0 17.3 73.4
2018 1681 98.0 17.1 75.5
2019 1679 93.5 17.9 73.3
2020 1660 91.0 18.2 72.7
2021 1600 86.5 18.4 77.1
2022 1725 75.5 22.8 67.4
2023 1823 75.0 24.3 57

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 Spoto High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2007 1090 35.0 31.1 54
2008 1485 93.0 16.0 50.9
2009 1446 102.1 14.9 57.2
2010 1369 88.0 15.5 60.1
2011 1322 83.5 15.8 62.6
2012 1216 83.5 14.5 67.6
2013 1277 81.0 15.7 67.3
2014 1354 87.0 15.5 73.6
2015 1449 88.0 16.4 75.4
2016 1623 91.0 17.8 74
2017 1663 96.0 17.3 73.4
2018 1681 98.0 17.1 75.5
2019 1679 93.5 17.9 73.3
2020 1660 91.0 18.2 72.7
2021 1600 86.5 18.4 77.1
2022 1725 75.5 22.8 67.4
2023 1823 75.0 24.3 57

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 Spoto High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $672 (9.6%) $6,335 (90.4%) $7,007
2019 $643 (8.4%) $7,018 (91.6%) $7,660
2020 $1,001 (12.3%) $7,115 (87.7%) $8,116
2021 $1,121 (13.9%) $6,914 (86.0%) $8,036
2022 $1,337 (18.9%) $5,737 (81.1%) $7,072
2023 $1,334 (19.5%) $5,506 (80.5%) $6,839

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spoto 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 547th of 734 High schoolsRanks 524th of 792 High schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Spoto High School)2437
 13%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5550
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Spoto High School)3138
 7%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Spoto High School)5653
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Spoto High School)5650
 6%
   End of Course US History (Hillsborough)7365
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Spoto High School)1829
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Spoto High School)3940
 1%
   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 Students16791823
 8.6%
African American609724
 18.9%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian4033
 17.5%
Hispanic665704
 5.9%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White266274
 3%
Two or More Races9382
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.3%57%
 16.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spoto High School

Spoto High School ranks 467th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,823 students attended Spoto High School.

Students at Spoto High School are 40% African American, 39% Hispanic, 15% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Spoto High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bing Elementary School
Elementary : Frost Elementary School
Elementary : Ippolito Elementary School
Elementary : Lamb Elementary
Elementary : Riverview Elementary School
Middle : Giunta Middle School


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

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