PLANT HIGH SCHOOL
2,507 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
2,507
Total Students
109.0
Full-Time Teachers
23.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,711 |
| Hispanic | 455 |
| Black | 130 |
| Asian | 88 |
| Two or More | 119 |
| American Indian | 3 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,711 (68.2 %)
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Hispanic455 (18.1 %)
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Black130 (5.2 %)
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Two or More119 (4.7 %)
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Asian88 (3.5 %)
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American Indian3 (0.1 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.0 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Phone: | (813)272-3033 |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 2,507 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 109.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 23.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 300 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 43 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
621
Grade 10
652
Grade 11
593
Grade 12
641
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 621 |
| Grade 10 | 652 |
| Grade 11 | 593 |
| Grade 12 | 641 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 1,249 | 49.8% |
| Male | 1,258 | 50.2% |
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