A guide to US News & World Report’s top high schools
Dozens of high schools in Greater Tampa Bay (GTB) were nationally ranked in this year’s US News & World Report. Coming out on top was Plant High School in Tampa.
The list of best high schools evaluated more than 17,800 schools nationwide, including more than 200 schools in the Sunshine State.
Overall, Florida ranks #3 in the nation.
How are these rankings measured and weighted? The following factors determine where schools rank on this list:
- College Readiness (30%)
- State Assessment Proficiency (20%)
- State Assessment Performance (20%)
- College Curriculum Breadth (10%)
- Underserved Student Performance (10%)
- Graduation (10%)
The 2022 ranking of best high schools shows how well GTB’s public schools serve all students. Students are taught academics and essential life skills that prepare them for college and the professional world.
This information is a helpful guide for families, as they can compare school data on graduation rates, college readiness, and more.
Thousands of schools were evaluated, and 75 schools in GTB are nationally ranked and recognized. Among these top ranked schools, here are the top 10 schools in the GTB area and their state rankings.
1 Plant High School, Hillsborough County, ranked No. 39
2 Steinbrenner High School, Hillsborough County, ranked No. 41
3 Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School, Hillsborough County, ranked No. 45
4 Newsome High School, Hillsborough County, ranked No. 48
5 Palm Harbor University High School, Pinellas County, ranked No. 56
6 Osceola Fundamental High School, Pinellas County, ranked No. 75
7 Robinson High School, Hillsborough County, ranked No. 78
8 St. Petersburg Collegiate High School, Pinellas County, ranked No. 81
9 Sickles High School, Hillsborough County, ranked No. 83
10 Land O’ Lakes High School, Pasco County, ranked No. 85
GTB high schools offer various programs and academics for every learner. The goal? To ensure success both for the present and the future.
By Meredith Biesinger
