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Armwood High School

12000 E Us Highway 92
Seffner, FL 33584
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Armwood Senior High School is a public high school located in Seffner, Florida, United States, on U.S. Highway 92. It opened in August 1984. The school is named after Blanche Armwood, a longtime Tampa resident, educator and activist. The school's mascot is the Hawk.
Serving 2,310 students in grades 9-12, Armwood 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 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 90% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Armwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Armwood High School's student population of 2,310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,310 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Year Founded
1984
Colors
Blue, Grey, Maroon
School Calendar

School Rankings

Armwood High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Armwood High School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3047 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
52%
39%
52%
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
35%
37%
Black
36%
21%
White
24%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
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 Armwood High School's ranking?
Armwood High School is ranked #3047 out of 3,704 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Armwood High School?
The graduation rate of Armwood High School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Armwood High School?
2,310 students attend Armwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Armwood High School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armwood High School?
Armwood High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Armwood High School offer ?
Armwood High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Armwood High School part of?
Armwood High School is part of Hillsborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 90% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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