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Sickles High School

#6 in Best Public High Schools in Tampa Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Tampa, FL
  • 473 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    A-
  2. Diversity
    A
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    B+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A-
  6. Health & Safety
    B+
  7. Administration
    B+
  8. Sports
    A
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B-
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Sickles High School is a highly rated, public school located in Tampa, FL. It has 2,344 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 22 to 1. According to state test scores, 70% of students are at least proficient in math and 65% in reading.
Address
7950 Gunn Hwy
Tampa, FL 33626
Telephone
(813) 631-4742
Website
sdhc.k12.fl.us

Sickles High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
65%
Percent Proficient - Math
70%
Average Graduation Rate
95%
Average SAT
1160
458 responses
Average ACT
25
172 responses
AP Enrollment
42%
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Living in the Area
A
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B
  2. Good for Families
    A
  3. Housing
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$65,743
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,194
National
$949
Median Home Value
$190,300
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
89%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.44 responses
Poll
82%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.44 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 145 responses
Report
  • Hoops for harris
    19%
  • Pep Rally
    17%
  • Football Games
    16%
  • Spirit Week
    13%
  • Blood drives
    9%
  • Orchestra Concerts
    5%
  • Homecoming
    5%

Students

Diversity
A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,344
Free or Reduced Lunch
37%
88%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.48 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.48 responses
83%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.48 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$39,960
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.3%
70%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.63 responses
76%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.63 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.63 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,438/ year
National
$12,239
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.82 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.82 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.82 responses
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Sickles High School Reviews

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Great learning enviorment! All the teachers do their best to help you succeed and reach your maximum potential. The past four years at this high school has really shaped me into the person I am today, All the administration has done their best to provide a safe learning enviorment and gone out of their way to build trusting relationships with the students.
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My experience at Sickles High School included many ups and down, with an overall average rating. While Sickles is an A-rated school and offers an array of vigorous academic courses and resources, administration and staff are very unhelpful and do not properly ready students for college and careers. Although, there is a large emphasis on sports, school culture, diversity, and clubs/activities at Sickles, and I found it fairly easy to get connected within a group. Sickles provided me with an adequate education that regardless allowed me to further my education at the University of Florida.
Sickles had its ups and down. The principal was always great along with the administration. Teachers were for the most part amazing. I loved the pep rallies and the spirit weeks. Kids were always hyped and made school functions like homecoming, sports games, and general moral, that much brighter. I’m glad to call Sickles High School my (soon-to-be) alumni!