2023 Best High Schools in the Tampa Area

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  88 reviews

Parent: Berkeley is a great school. Lots of amazing teachers who really care about their students academic growth and well being. Children are challenged with an exciting, broad curriculum that prepares them well for high school. Middle schoolers get to try as many sports as they want. High school students are offered a good number of courses with levels giving everyone a chance to be challenged and succeed . There is a myriad of Extracurricular activities and the school is generally open to students interests, so if they are interested in a club that does not exist they will likely be able to form one. The investment in and quality of high school sports varies depending on sport, so there is room for improvement there. The arts program is very good. I have been impressed by their theater performances. I am happy we made the decision to have our kids at Berkeley.... Read 88 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,401

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• St. Petersburg, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  65 reviews

Senior: I'm a "lifer" at Shorecrest, having been here since Alpha. My experience with the school is perhaps different from students now since there have been many changes both faculty/administration-wise as well as with the newest buildings on campus. Shorecrest introduced me to reading at a very young age. I'm very grateful for that. The quality of education that I have and am receiving is top notch. Middle school prepared me very well for upper school, and now, as a graduating senior, I feel quite confident in my academic abilities. Teachers are just fantastic. The theater and athletics programs are excellent. As a small school, students have the opportunity to be deeply involved in a number of programs, ranging from service clubs to sports to the annual Spring Musical. Being able to do a range of things is important as it allows students to forge their own path by testing different areas out and seeing how they like them. If you're contemplating sending a student here, I'd recommend it.... Read 65 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,009

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  83 reviews

Parent: After my wife and I toured numerous private school options, it was evident that the academic rigor, location, and sense of community at Prep was irreplaceable. Our son is a rising Junior and we cannot be more thrilled with how he has progressed academically, socially, and as a newly minted global citizen (having traveled through Europe via a Tampa Prep based practicum). However, what has amazed us the most, was experiencing the thoughtfulness demonstrated by the faculty, when my son fractured his leg. I was shocked at the number of phone calls we received from the teachers, coaches, etc. They genuinely wanted to understand how they could be supportive throughout his future healing process. It has also become clear that the leadership team is best in class. While it is typically difficult for any organization to execute on their long-term strategies while maintaining a consistent standard of excellence day to day...Tampa Prep continues to deliver. See you on campus soon!... Read 83 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 704

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  104 reviews

Middle School Student: I have been attending Carrollwood Day School for the majority of my life, and I can confidently say that there is no better environment than CDS. All of the teachers genuinely care about you and push you to succeed in and out of the classroom. Since CDS is an IB school, class sizes are small (no more than 18 students), enriching, and truly prepare you for college. CDS also offers a wide array of sports and has a strong arts program offered at every grade level, with music, theater, and visual art options for electives. Recently, CDS built a brand-new athletic complex and gymnasium accompanied by a weight room, and a new building is being built at the moment, expanding the Middle School/Upper School campus. The faculty and staff at CDS are incredibly welcoming and kind; once I forgot my lunch in the car and when a teacher noticed, they didn't hesitate to buy me a lunch from FLIK (our dining service). Overall, I strongly recommend Carrollwood Day School for any family looking to enroll!... Read 104 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,163

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.29 out of 5  123 reviews

Senior: 140 years of excellence in education! Wow! This is a state of the art school with impeccable service, modern classrooms and mostly excellent teachers. The robust curriculum, cutting edge science labs, theater & art facilities are complemented well by christian values and a highly professional & dedicated administration/staff. Well worth the investment. We were grateful to have been a part of this excellent & caring community. Hoping more generations of our family will attend AHN in years to come.... Read 123 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 964

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Land O Lakes, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  24 reviews

Parent: My daughter has been a student here since kindergarten and she just completed her junior year in high school. I am ever so grateful for the amazing liber. arts education she has been afforded by the amazing teachers at this school. The school May be small but it offers everything that you can think of. Wonderful STEM opportunities, great arts program, as well as athletics. They care about the student in all the ways! I recommend this school to everyone! It is the greatest investment in your child’s future!... Read 24 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 445

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Pinellas County Schools, FL•

• 10-12

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  Rating 4.32 out of 5  319 reviews

Senior: Basically you are a college student. You take college courses that suit your career path. These are college courses that give actual college credit. This means when you graduate you get a high school diploma and an Associates degree. Since SPC is a relatively small college, the classes are tinier, making it easier to establish a connection with your professors. There are plenty of clubs around the high school you can join, and much more college clubs when you become a senior. There are classes that suit just about every major, so its okay to reconsider your classes. The high school has these weekly seminars that are all about college readiness. They talk about financial aid, SAT & ACT, and the college application process. The campus has a Nature's Table cafe. Its genuinely the most delicious and healthiest food I've ever had. The only perceivable downside is the lack of diversity. The majority of the students and staff are Caucasian, but it doesn't bother me. Best high school NA.... Read 319 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 234

• Student-teacher ratio 47:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.48 out of 5  122 reviews

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 122 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 775

• Student-teacher ratio 15:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 3.95 out of 5  82 reviews

Parent: I will start by saying there is no perfect school, but UAF comes so close to it! From the staff, to the certified teacher, and amazing admin this school is truly a gem! UAF offers a range of after school clubs, sports, and activities for the students. I have 3 children here, ranging from middle school to lower elementary and I have been truly satisfied with everything!... Read 82 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 774

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.96 out of 5  464 reviews

Senior: I excelled my first 3 years (stArted struggling in Junior year because of personal influences and poor teaching) but then struggled in senior year due to personal influences. Before Covid, everything was very good (academics wise)! I did't like how little food they give for free lunches. I barely had food at home because I was broke, so the amount of food they gave at school really didn't help. Little-no nutritional value and small portions! (Example, A slice of pizza and a milk is considered a full meal). Bathrooms constantly had people doing drugs or just making messes, but that was student's fault not administration. They finally fixed the issues by putting staff in the bathrooms at lunch this past year. Some teachers didn't care if students vaped in class and stuff, which would be fine, but if another kid doesn't want to breathe that in, they shouldn't have to, so I didn't like that most teachers would do nothing about it, even if it was brought to their attention.... Read 464 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,477

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  581 reviews

Freshman: Steinbrenner is amazing! It’s so much fun to come to school everyday. I look forward to sports, my classes, and my friends. The school has a beautiful campus with kind teachers and staff. As a freshman, I wasn’t worried at all coming in. I have friends in all grades and I am excited to have these amazing friendships my first year. Everyone is super welcoming! The one thing I would change, is extracurricular practices. Most of mine and other kids activities have practices that start at 6:30 am. The only thing I would change about this awesome school is the way some sports have practices very early. It makes everyone tired for the rest of the day. But everything else is great! I feel like I’m in a movie every day with how amazing everything is here.... Read 581 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,489

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.01 out of 5  612 reviews

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!... Read 612 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,265

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.91 out of 5  571 reviews

Senior: The staff at Sickles is amazing. Most of the teachers are super welcoming, they care about their students, and you can tell that they love what they do. There's always someone to talk to during difficult times, and their assistance in helping students transition from high school to college is outstanding. Not only is academic growth nurtured at the school, but the staff also encourages social interaction with various clubs and student events. Even with e-learning, Sickles did everything in their power to make sure every student was prepared and supported, regardless of outside circumstances. The only thing I would change about the school is the physical environment. At times, our bathrooms went without paper towels or soap, and some students were seen littering. But these issues are fixable, and I know Sickles will prioritize items that students care about!... Read 571 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,362

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• St. Petersburg, FL•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.96 out of 5  82 reviews

Sophomore: Canterbury is a terrific high school. The small class sizes help the teachers get to know you better than just a name on a roster and will actively assist you both in and out of class while still challenging you. The administration cares about you and will ensure you are doing well. There are many activities that you can do, including numerous clubs, which are all supervised by a faculty member but directed by students, which provides students with leadership knowledge. Students are also not placed into stereotypical groups like "jocks" or "theatre kids." Students get the opportunity to do various activities. I would suggest this school to anyone.... Read 82 reviews

• grade A

• Students 475

• Student-teacher ratio 7:1

• Pasco County School District, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.66 out of 5  547 reviews

Junior: Academically, Land O' Lakes High School is a very good school. Most of the teachers are good at teaching their respective subjects and give assignments and homework that will aid students in getting the grades and scores that they desire, especially in the IB program. School administration is good at limiting fights and does not tolerate drug and alcohol use. The IB guidance counselor is supportive of the students and what they are going through, and works with them instead of against them. However, there is very little school spirit. We do not participate in Powder Puff or Skit, and many of the dress up days for homecoming and prom are boring. This is frustrating to students who want to make core memories, but no school is perfect.... Read 547 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,969

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Clearwater, FL•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.24 out of 5  189 reviews

Parent: Calvary Christian High School is an amazing combination of a stellar education, warm hug of caring teacher/staff, and tight knit community of students and families. CCHS prides itself on offering college level classes with staff who can do so. The extracurriculars as far as sports, clubs, and programs can not be beat for a private school support. There is nothing the students, or families, do without here and everyone feels supported along the high school path. When the students prepare for college, the college advisors are ready and amazing at what they do. For the strong in faith, there are great groups, bible studies, and two amazing leaders of discipleship. This is the BEST high school without a doubt!... Read 189 reviews

• grade A

• Students 791

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• St. Petersburg, FL•

• Private School•

• K-12

• •
  Rating 4.39 out of 5  75 reviews

Parent: Our daughter enrolled for 2nd grade this academic year of 2021/2022 and we have seen tremendous results in just her first two weeks! The administrators and faculty actually care, deeply about the success of each and every student that they engage with. The sprawling campus is absolutely beautiful and filled with a diverse range of opportunities for extracurricular activities, interests and athletics. We also love the international reach of the student body. They really are "developing global leaders" as they say!... Read 75 reviews

• grade A

• Students 506

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Pinellas County Schools, FL•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.98 out of 5  858 reviews

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!... Read 858 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,513

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Tampa, FL•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.93 out of 5  161 reviews

Alum: Tampa Catholic is a private, Catholic high school in Tampa, FL; however, it's welcoming of students of all religious denominations and backgrounds. The faculty is outstanding and the alumni network is strong!... Read 161 reviews

• grade A

• Students 715

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  361 reviews

Alum: As a 2021 IB senior, RHS was the perfect fit for me. The classes are challenging, but the majority of teachers really care about helping their students grow, and will spend the extra time with you to ensure understanding and make classes engaging. The IB guidance counselor/administration is also INCREDIBLE! They go above and beyond to ensure our success, and keep the program running smoothly. Outside of academics, the school also offers a variety of competitive sports teams (especially xc, flag football, softball, & baseball) that are small enough to feel comfortable joining without a great deal of prior experience and have very supportive coaching staff. If athletics are not your thing, the music programs and wide variety of clubs are a great way to make new friends. My complaint with RHS was the lack of support from the district/admin for the IB program. It often felt as though IB students’ needs were marginalized to satisfy the complaints of others.... Read 361 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,452

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.03 out of 5  273 reviews

Senior: Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School has been one of the best schools that I had the blessing to go to. I really love how the class actually challenge you to learn and pursue the material compared to other schools. It’s easy to see that this school’a main priority is education and advancing their students academics. I also really like that they require uniforms, as someone who likes uniforms, but recently they been a little soft on enforcing it. It’s a really good school, but it could work on being a bit more organized and transparent and giving more funding to the music department and physical (weight training, team sports, etc.) department. Overall it’s a good school with good teachers that care about their students.... Read 273 reviews

• grade A

• Students 606

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Pinellas County Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  410 reviews

Junior: Enjoyed going to St. Petersburg High, the programs were overall very good and there are many activities, clubs, and courses that students can take to enjoy their high school career!... Read 410 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,760

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Hillsborough County Public Schools, FL•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  577 reviews

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 577 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,978

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Wesley Chapel, FL•

• Private School•

• 3-12

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  Rating 3.89 out of 5  9 reviews

Alum: Saddle brook Preparatory School is a very unique highschool because of the schedule between sport and education. Students go to school till noon and then practice their tennis or golf game till around 5 P.M. There students are required to be independent and mature faster than any other schools.... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 97

• Student-teacher ratio 9:1

• New Port Richey, FL•

• Private School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 64

• Student-teacher ratio 6:1