PLANT HIGH SCHOOL

PLANT HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 2,399 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 120 teachers, PLANT HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

H.B. PLANT HIGH SCHOOL, located in the historic Hyde Park neighborhood of Tampa, Florida, is one of the most prestigious and highly-rated public high schools in the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Established in 1927, the school has built a longstanding reputation for academic excellence, consistently maintaining high graduation rates and offering a rigorous curriculum that includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Its legacy of scholastic achievement often places it among the top-ranked schools in both the state of Florida and the nation.

Beyond its academic rigor, PLANT HIGH SCHOOL is widely recognized for its strong sense of community spirit and a highly successful extracurricular program. The school features a storied athletic department—notably its football program, which has secured multiple state championships—as well as competitive teams in various other sports. With a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes tradition, school pride, and student involvement, Plant remains a flagship institution within the Tampa community, preparing its students for matriculation into competitive universities and post-secondary success.

For more information, contact PLANT HIGH SCHOOL at (813) 272-3033 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.