NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL

NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in LITHIA, FL with about 2,857 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 131 teachers, NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL, located in the master-planned community of FishHawk Ranch in Lithia, Florida, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school consistently maintains high performance ratings and offers a rigorous curriculum. This includes an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for success in higher education and competitive professional environments.

Beyond its academic focus, NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school hosts a wide array of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and diverse student-led clubs, which help foster a strong sense of community spirit among the student body. Serving a suburban population in southeastern Hillsborough County, the school is deeply integrated into the FishHawk community, often acting as a central hub for local events and benefiting from high levels of parental involvement and community support.

For more information, contact NEWSOME HIGH SCHOOL at (813) 740-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.