Thomas R. Robinson High School is a public Hillsborough County high school in Tampa, Florida. It is one of the four high schools in the county that offers the International Baccalaureate diploma program.
Serving 1,302 students in grades 9-12, Robinson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robinson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Robinson High School's student population of 1,302 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robinson High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robinson 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
22%
37%
Black
14%
21%
White
48%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robinson High School's ranking?
Robinson High School is ranked #1356 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Robinson High School often compared to?
Robinson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Plant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robinson High School?
The graduation rate of Robinson High School is 87%, which is equal to the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Robinson High School?
1,302 students attend Robinson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Robinson High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robinson High School?
Robinson High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Robinson High School offer ?
Robinson High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robinson High School part of?
Robinson High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Robinson High School located?
Robinson High School is located in the Sun Bay South neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Sun Bay South.
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