MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 1,667 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 106 teachers, MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL, located in East Tampa, holds a significant place in the history of Florida education as a historic institution that was originally established in 1934 to serve the African American community during the era of segregation. After closing in the early 1970s due to desegregation efforts, the school was famously reopened in 2002 at its current location on North 22nd Street. Today, it serves as a modern educational facility that emphasizes community engagement and academic achievement within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district.

The school is widely recognized for its robust academic programming, most notably its acclaimed Collegiate Academy, which allows students to earn college credits through dual enrollment at Hillsborough Community College while still in high school. In addition to its rigorous college-prep curriculum, Middleton offers a variety of specialized magnet programs and career-focused pathways, including engineering and technology tracks. By combining its deep-rooted historical legacy with a forward-looking commitment to STEM education and college readiness, MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL continues to be a pillar of academic development for students in the Tampa area.

For more information, contact MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL at (813) 233-3360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.