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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Tampa at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Hillsborough
224,538 students | TAMPA, FL
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 318 schools -
Santa Rosa
30,764 students | MILTON, FL
Grades PK, K-12 | 42 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Tampa
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Parent / Guardian
August 22, 2025
Elite Scholar Academy in South Tampa is known for being one of the top private schools Tampa has, and their summer book reading program is amazing. Kids build confidence in reading while still having... More
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Elite Scholar Academy
Teacher
August 21, 2025
As an international educator at Victory Charter School I can confidently say this is one of the most rewarding and inspiring teaching environments I’ve had the privilege to be part of. As an A-graded... More
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Victory Charter School
Current student
August 19, 2025
I am a 11th grader at Middleton High School. I had joined this school under the impression of the engineering magnet program. When i was a freshman, the school was really good and very entertaining.... More
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Middleton High School