2021 Best High Schools in the Tampa Area

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Berkeley Preparatory School
Private School
Tampa, FL
PK, K-12
85 reviews
#1 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: Berkeley Preparatory School is a great environment for students to learn and push themselves academically and outside the classroom. I came in 8th grade, and I recommend coming to the school in high school because so many other students seemed to be stuck in a "Berkeley bubble" when enrolling in kindergarten or throughout early elementary school. The teachers were amazing, but the administration is not great, especially regarding the sports programs.
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1,340 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Shorecrest Preparatory School
Private School
St. Petersburg, FL
PK, K-12
61 reviews
#2 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: I've loved my time at Shorecrest! The faculty is outstanding and I have a plethora of opportunities. I am very involved in the musical theater program and in some of the many clubs offered. There's a great sense of community, and there's a college counciling office that helps us with the college application process.
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A+
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1,019 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Tampa Preparatory School
Private School
Tampa, FL
6-12
52 reviews
#3 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: There is a long list of the things I love about Tampa Prep but it mainly begins with the people. The staff at Tampa Prep like Head of School, Kevin Plummer, are some of the nicest and most thoughtful people I have ever met and really go out of their way to get to know every student. Teachers that have never taught me personally know my name, what sports I play and they encourage me, even if they don't know me. This is because of Tampa prep's tight knit community which I also love as a student. Coming from a big middle school, I was nervous about stepping into a small grade, but ended up loving it because you get to bond with everyone around you and build close relationships that you couldn't build at any other school. The classrooms are great learning environments, the iPad learning builds skills for the future, the coaches care about their athletes and so much more!
Read 52 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
699 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Jesuit High School
Private School
Tampa, FL
9-12
117 reviews
#4 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Parent: Jesuit provides a quality education in a supportive environment. I have been impressed with the level of academic rigor and high expectations. My son chose to go here over our zoned (highly-respected) public high school and while skeptical at first, it has been an amazing experience for him. We are not Catholic but my son has navigated that well and even enjoys the mandatory religion class he takes each year. His class is more diverse than our public school would have been and the school does a good job of fundraising for scholarships so students from different backgrounds can attend. My son’s teachers are consistently available and more than willing to help when asked. The school has a great peer tutoring program that has helped my son when he has struggled with a class. The school routinely graduates many kids to the top universities in the country. My son has become more well-rounded, hard-working, and thoughtful after attending Jesuit. Well worth every penny!
Read 117 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
775 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Academy of the Holy Names
Private School
Tampa, FL
PK, K-12
113 reviews
#5 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Junior: Academy of the Holy Names has been an amazing experience. Young women are in an environment that is so welcoming and can focus on their education. As of right now I am a junior in this school and I wished I transferred to this school sooner than sophomore year. The faculty and staff have made the Holy Names experience amazing even through tough times with Covid-19. The classes are small so we are able to ask more questions and fully engage with what we are learning. There are many ways to get extra help if needed. The overall environment is very safe and welcoming. There is a wide range of clubs and activities outside of school day hours. The school also does an amazing job making sure parents are involved and knowledgeable of their daughters academic preferences. As young women we make an impact in our communities by helping those in need. Academy of the Holy Names helps prepare us for college by allowing us to be responsible and learn time management because there are no bells.
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
964 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Petersburg Collegiate High School
Pinellas County Schools, FL
10-12
304 reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: My name is Moses Phan and I attended St. Petersburg Collegiate High School for my junior year and I am eagerly waiting to continue my senior education at this high school. There are so many benefits from attending St. Petersburg Collegiate High School. The main benefit is the ability to take college courses during high school which allows every student to complete their high school and AA degree at the end of senior year. I also love the accelerated pace that the high school requires its students to keep up with since I personally work best in this type of environment. Now, yes, the high school is very hands off during junior and senior year since all classes are taken on St. Petersburg College campus with college professors as instructors and regular college attendants as peers but I believe that this helps students mature before their piers attending traditional high school which allows for a massive head start. All in all, I highly recommend St. Petersburg Collegiate High School.
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
245 Students
49:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Academy at the Lakes
Private School
Land O Lakes, FL
PK, K-12
19 reviews
#6 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Alum: Academy is a great learning environment for all ages, providing both a rigorous curriculum and a supportive community of peers and teachers. This school is a unique blend of athletics, performing arts, and academics, with a blend of different people from all types of backgrounds. I have made many lifelong friends and established network relationships, thanks to academy.
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
457 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Carrollwood Day School
Private School
Tampa, FL
PK, K-12
89 reviews
#7 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Junior: I am a junior heading into my senior year here at Carrollwood Day School. I have attended since middle school and through high school. Overall I have been very satisfied with my time here and have received an education with great depth from teachers who really care about the well-being of their students. The college readiness at this school is very good. Since it is a smaller school, they are able to give more attention to their students. The school is an IB school, and due to that a good amount of effort needs to be put into your work. There is a slight competitive nature among some of the students. Having a smaller school makes it feel like a tight-knit community, however, it can seem like you see the same people a lot and group "cliques" can make it hard to branch out and meet new people. Overall, I really appreciate what I have gained from this school.
Read 89 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
1,084 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Strawberry Crest High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
9-12
575 reviews
#2 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: Strawberry Crest truly creates a culture of excellence. Not only do students excel in the classroom, with a variety of options including the IB program or AP classes as well as the culinary or firefighting program, the administration and teachers truly care about the students. Moreover, the opportunities for involvement are wonderful. I have taken leadership roles in Student Government and Dance Marathon to continue to cultivate our collaborative and success-oriented culture, and truly cannot think of a better high school experience. Once a Charger, always a Charger!
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
2,268 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Plant High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
9-12
437 reviews
#3 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Junior: I have loved the community at Plant. The friday night football games in the Fall are just one of the epic opportunities to hang with friends and attend school events. I have lived going to soccer games, swim meets and basketball games too! All of my teachers have genuinely cared about my future and my successes. I have found many opportunities to serve others and be involved with my faith, my hobbies, and with sports!
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
2,503 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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The Canterbury School of Florida
Private School
St. Petersburg, FL
PK, K-12
72 reviews
#8 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Parent: We knew we wanted a environment that fostered more of a individualized education. We found that and so much more at Canterbury School of Florida! Excellent academics, incredible college preparation, teachers who know your child well beyond just their name and grades. The small class sizes allow the teachers to give more individualized attention while having open, ongoing communication with the parents. Class trips focus on self reflection while team building at the same time. The skills learned prepare them for after graduation. And then there is the athletics! The athletic department focuses on character development, a we is greater than me mentality, all while developing the skills needed to play at a state championship level. All of this while having fun! Canterbury has opened up doors for my children in academics and athletics that we could not imagine even existed. Our gratitude to Canterbury School of Florida is beyond measure.
Read 72 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
475 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Palm Harbor University High School
Pinellas County Schools, FL
9-12
814 reviews
#4 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: PHUHS was an amazing school! I was in the Medical Program which was apart of the Center for Wellness and Medical Professions. This was an amazing program to ready me for what I wanted to do in life which is become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. Palm Harbor University also prepared me for all things in the real world. This school taught me responsibility, time management, and different ways to balance all extra curricular activities along with all my school work. The one thing I would love to see change is the diversity. This is a predominately white area meaning this is a predominantly white school. I understand that most programs at this school are lottery based so maybe the problem lies in that system but every school needs diversity and that’s definitely where this school lacks. All in all, I wouldn’t change schools for anything!
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A
Overall Niche Grade
2,540 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Steinbrenner High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
9-12
537 reviews
#5 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: Teachers care about their students and is a pretty good school, I feel that it is a place where you can find yourself and get easily involved in any extracurricular activities due to the huge amount of options that they have, there's a lot of good classes for students who want to improve on their reading skills and their college careers. Everyone improves their knowledge at Steinbrenner, it is a pleasure to be a Warrior and be part of this amazing community!
Read 537 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
2,474 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Clearwater Central Catholic High School
Private School
Clearwater, FL
9-12
65 reviews
#9 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Parent: My daughter is a 10th grader and absolutely loves being at CCC! She has made lots of friends - from all different grade levels. Her teachers are amazing and always available to help her after school if she needs it.

The new buildings and classrooms are so impressive! Most of all, the Administration has done an outstanding job in communicating Covid protocols and guidelines with the #1 priority of keeping our children safe. We truly feel a part of the CCC family!
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A
Overall Niche Grade
540 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sickles High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
9-12
537 reviews
#6 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: Excellent learning environment! There are so many choices of clubs at the school like from chest club to Key club. What sickles is really good at is building up character and preparing students for college and most important life. At sickles high school the teachers do their best to help you succeed and push you enough so that you reach your full potential. The past four years at this high school has really shaped me into the person I am today, I have learned so many things from my peers because of the peer to peer discussion in every class. All of the administration has done their best to provide a safe learning environment and gone out of their way to build trusting relationships with the students.
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A
Overall Niche Grade
2,379 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School
Private School
Spring Hill, FL
9-12
98 reviews
#10 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Parent: This is an amazing school. We transferred to Bishop from the local, oversubscribed public high school because my daughter was falling through the cracks. She got caught up with a bad crowd and was leaving campus. None of the staff even noticed she left. At Bishop all the faculty and staff know her name, they ask how she's doing and care about the response, they even notice if she's late for class. this attention has changed her completely. She's engaged, has made friends, and she does her homework because she wants to keep up with her classmates. She looks forward to school now. Thank you Bishop!
Read 98 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
350 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
9-12
264 reviews
#7 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: I was lucky enough to know Brooks Debartolo really well as my brother had gone there for 4 years before I attended. I knew I was walking into an excellent school with teachers and administrators who always go above and beyond to help their students achieve their goals!
Being a smaller charter school (only 600 students) is really beneficial as you are not just a number but a person each teacher cares about!
I played softball at the school and had other friends participate in other athletic programs and the great thing about being a smaller school is the opportunity to actively participate and not just be a number on the team.
If you appreciate a smaller school, with faculty who truly care about you and your future, there isn't a better institution with a higher rating that Brooks Debartolo!
Read 264 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
609 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Robinson High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
9-12
339 reviews
#8 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: I have been going to Robinson for 4 years and all I can say is WOW! With an amazing environment, hardworking staff, plenty of resources, Robinson is such a fun place to be. Academics are taken seriously yet there is a fun added into curriculums by the teachers. The diversity within the school is amazing, we have students and staff from everywhere and it is so fun to learn about everyone's background!
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A
Overall Niche Grade
1,569 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Universal Academy of Florida
Private School
Tampa, FL
PK, K-12
79 reviews
#11 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: Overall, being a religious and small school containing only about 600-800 people it is very diverse. All races are welcome and common here within this lovely school. Although it contains a small amount of students, it is very large and contains newly installed facilities. This being a college preparatory school, has its standards. Thus, this school being an A school, the teachers here are very welcoming and teach in multiple different ways. Insuring that the student is capable in understanding the subject in any way possible. As well as, the sports program being excellent with daily practices and all types of sports being added every year! Lastly, the food being very traditional and made the day before. Thus insuring it being fresh and ready for consumption! It is also a tradition for Pizza to be sold in our cafeteria every Wednesday.
Read 79 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
644 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Land O' Lakes High School
Pasco County School District, FL
9-12
516 reviews
#9 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: My experience at Land O' Lakes High school throughout my High School career has been very good. The school has many benefits compared to other schools, especially in the area. Land O' Lakes High School offers an IB (International Bacculerate) Program and academies such as Culinary Arts and Agritechnology. Amongst offering countless AP rigorous courses and the chance for enrollment in Dual-Enrollment courses. Land O' Lakes High School definitely prepares you for college and the real world after school! They also offer many sports, clubs, and activities for anyone to join. The teachers invest a lot of time, energy and passion into you no matter the class they want to see you do good and succeed not only in school but in life.
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A
Overall Niche Grade
1,840 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Tampa Catholic High School
Private School
Tampa, FL
9-12
148 reviews
#12 Best Private High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: I began my journey at Tampa Catholic High School when I was a freshman. I was originally planning on moving outside of Tampa, but things changed last minute and I ended up at TC. I didn’t know it at the time but that would be one of the best things to happen to. Through TC I have met my best friends and I say with full confidence that they will be my best friends for many years to come. I’ve also been able to travel. Sophomore spring break was the best experience I have ever had. Anyone that took Spanish that year could go to Spain! Of course me and my friends went and it was an unbelievable experience. The small classes can sometimes be intimidating but it’s great because you get that one on one time with your teacher if you need it and I truly believe that they care about each student they teach. I’m currently a senior and graduate in May. I never thought I would say this but I really am going to miss going to school but I will take everything I learned with me.
Read 148 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
715 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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James W. Mitchell High School
Pasco County School District, FL
9-12
520 reviews
#10 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: Throughout my four years of being at Mitchell High School, I have been really impressed with the attention to detail by everyone. I have always loved the classes that I take, but I noticed how much the school cared for its students whenever I saw them hire someone to sand down the sidewalks. This was a major issue when passing classes and I along with many others fell over due to these little bumps in the sidewalk. Many people may not have noticed this and only look at their individual teachers as a representation of the whole school, but I see the little things that are done to make students lives easier
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A
Overall Niche Grade
2,068 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Petersburg High School
Pinellas County Schools, FL
9-12
391 reviews
#11 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Parent: St. Petersburg Catholic High School is the perfect & classic Catholic high school!
It's big enough to offer the tech bells & whistles, different clubs, & great athletics, while being small enough to have smaller class sizes, more individualized attention, & plenty of opportunities to make friends & not have your kid being lost/alone.
I have read some of the comments about racism & I disagree with their opinion. No racism has ever been shown to us, & the school constantly emails about volunteering for different community outreach clubs.
It is a prayerful school & supportive of the students' ethical, moral, & spiritual growth, as well as the academics. Everyone deplores racism, but it is not fair to insult an ENTIRE school. Please think & pray on this.
Thx,
Lorena
Mom of Sophmore
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A
Overall Niche Grade
1,965 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Newsome High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
9-12
537 reviews
#12 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: Hi! I enjoy my time at Newsome High School in Lithia, Florida. My school offers many different levels of classes, from regular classes to advanced AP courses and dual enrollment options. My school's administration and staff are always very helpful and the school is ran very successfully. There are also many activities to get involved with, such as, clubs, student government, athletics and many other great opportunities. The teachers at my school are very good, they are very successful at helping students understand content and score well on exams and other tests, such as the SAT. I would like to see a a change in the class size and environment, my school is very crowded and in some classes it can feel overwhelming and loud at times. Overall, my school does a very good job with course options and staff. Thank you!
Read 537 Reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
3,036 Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Bloomingdale High School
Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL
9-12
529 reviews
#13 Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
Senior: I have loved my four years at Bloomingdale. It has a very diverse student population that is melded together by a strong sense of school spirit. The teachers truly care about their students and are willing to do anything to provide them with the best learning experience. The guidance staff also supports students in everything they can throughout all four years. They conference with students individually, guiding them through choosing AP, Dual Enrollment, Honors, and Regular courses and helping them make plans specific to each student to ensure the best possible education plan. The staff is always concerned about every students' success, as well as, their overall high school experience. In addition, Bloomingdale has so much to offer. There is always an opportunity to get involved whether it be sports, music, school-sponsored events, or clubs. Overall, this school has helped me create some of my most valuable memories and life lessons.
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A
Overall Niche Grade
2,334 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Burgundy Farm Country Day School
Private School
Alexandria, VA
PK, K-8
8 reviews
Parent: My husband and I wanted an inclusive school that would be an extension of our family, and we found that in the Burgundy Community. We made the decision to send my son to Burgundy in JK and looking back now as he is in the midst of 2nd grade, choosing Burgundy was the best decision. Burgundy is a nurturing community that fosters the whole child, ensuring life long learners. Burgundy leans into a child's individual character and ensures every child is heard and has a voice. My son loves Burgundy and is thriving. I know without a doubt that Burgundy will lay the foundation for my son's continued success, not only in his future academic pursuits, but in life as a whole!
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262 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
Private School
Ashburn, VA
6-12
7 reviews
Parent: LSAS offers a very challenging, yet inclusive and welcoming, experience for students who have intellectual curiosity and take learning seriously, while being respectful of, and caring for, one another. The teachers are excellent and well-loved among the students. Highly recommend this school for all high-achieving students who really care about their studies and want to be prepared for college-level work and independence.
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75 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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