The highest-rated public high school in Florida is right here in our area. Niche is out with their list of the best of the best for 2021. Factors in their research included state test scores, how ready their students were for college, graduation rates, and the quality of their teachers. Participation in sports, absenteeism, suspensions, and survey responses also played a minor role in determining the rankings.

• #10: Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School in Tampa

  Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School had the second highest ranking in charter high schools in the Tampa area. They scored an A in academics, health and safety, college prep and diversity. 84% of their students were proficient in reading.

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• #9: Palm Harbor University High School

  Palm Harbor University High School ranked 2nd in Pinellas County and #63 in the state overall. A grades were attained for academics and college preparation.

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• #8: Riverview High School

  At #59 in the state, Riverview High School got high marks in academics, clubs and activities, diversity and college prep.

   

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• #7: Sickles High School in Tampa

  Sickles High School in Tampa came in at #53, scoring A’s in teaching, college prep, diversity and academics.

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• #6: Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy in Auburndale

  The Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy in Auburndale came in at #1 in the best public high schools of Polk County. They scored an A grade in adademics, teaching, diversity and health/safety. Statewide, the school came in at #51.

   

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• #5: Steinbrenner High in Lutz

  Steinbrenner High in Lutz came in at #40. Test scores showed proficiency in 75% of their students in math and 79% reading.

   

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• #4: Strawberry Crest High in Dover

  Just behind Plant at #32 in Florida is Strawberry Crest High in Dover. They got an A rating in academics, health & safety, clubs and activities, college preparation and received an A+ rank for diversity.

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• #3: Plant High School in Tampa

  Tampa’s Plant High School ranked 30th in Florida. With a teacher to student ratio of 22 to 1, the school scored an A grade in academics, diversity, and college prep.

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• #2: St. Petersburg Collegiate High School

  St. Petersburg Collegiate High School made the top 20. 85% of their students were proficient in math. 95% were proficient in reading.

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• #1: Pine View School in Sarasota County

  Pine View School in Sarasota County topped the list. They got an A+ in academics and college preparation. With 1,877 students, 99% of Pine View’s studetns are proficient in math and reading.

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