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#3318 of 3,778 schools in FL

Freedom High School

High School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL

A Hillsborough high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

17410 COMMERCE PARK BLVD, Tampa, FL 33647

  • Math 23% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 38% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-18.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness7.8Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation27.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$10,590
Chronic Absenteeism49.8%

Students at Freedom High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency23%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 38% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
50%
2013
ELA
50%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
39%
2024
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Freedom High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,917/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tampa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,775

Median home value

$437,600

Median rent

$1,784/mo

College educated

60.2%

Homeownership

60.3%

Poverty rate

8.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
27.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
11 boys'·14 girls'·25 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Tampa Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–122.5 mi401Compare →
Wharton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–122.5 mi2,186Compare →
The Presley Learning Center AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–123.1 mi15Compare →
Letta K Lewis PreparatoryPrivate · tuitionNot rated124.5 mi1Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hillsborough

Schools in district
305
Rank in district
#232 of 286
District spending per student
$10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Freedom High School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Freedom High School

Freedom High School is a public high school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 1,871 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,318 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Freedom High School

What grades does Freedom High School serve?

Freedom High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Freedom High School?

Freedom High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,871 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Freedom High School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freedom High School rank in FL?

Freedom High School ranks #3,318 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Freedom High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Freedom High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Freedom High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Freedom High School a charter school?

No, Freedom High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Freedom High School a Title I school?

No, Freedom High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom High School?

53.6% of students at Freedom High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,871
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hillsborough County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.8%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 33647)
74,919
Area average commute
31.5 min
Area median age
37
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33647; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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