The Plant City High School is a public high school in Plant City, Florida, United States and is part of the Hillsborough County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. The current school building was completed in 1972 on Maki Road, now called Raider Place.
Serving 2,580 students in grades 9-12, Plant City High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Plant City High School's student population of 2,580 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Year Founded
1914
Colors
Teal, Orange
School Calendar
School Rankings
Plant City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plant City High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2348 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
54%
37%
Black
12%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plant City High School's ranking?
Plant City High School is ranked #2348 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plant City High School?
The graduation rate of Plant City High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Plant City High School?
2,580 students attend Plant City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Plant City High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plant City High School?
Plant City High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plant City High School offer ?
Plant City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plant City High School part of?
Plant City High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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