Gaither High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tampa, Florida 33618 · Hillsborough
#236 of 576 high schools in Florida
#7068 of 16,910 nationally
About Gaither High School
Gaither High School is a public high located in Tampa, in the Hillsborough school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,040 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 236th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,040.
There are 143 schools in Tampa; Gaither High School ranks 67th of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)54%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)35.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)24.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Gaither High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,040
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 24.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gaither High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Claywell Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students · 1.9 km away
Buchanan Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
928 students · 3.6 km away
Hill Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students · 3.7 km away
Schwarzkopf Elementary School
Lutz · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
555 students · 4.2 km away
Northwest Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students · 4.4 km away
Sunlake Academy of Math and Sciences
Lutz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
984 students · 4.9 km away
Essrig Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
608 students · 5.1 km away
Learning Gate Community School
Lutz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
761 students · 5.2 km away
Carrollwood K-8 School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
861 students · 5.4 km away
Lake Magdalene Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
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2,054 students
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2,026 students
Lyman High School
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2,026 students
Martin County High School
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2,055 students
Largo High School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gaither High School a good school?
Gaither High School has a Success Index (US) of 54.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #236 of 576 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Gaither High School rank in Florida?
Gaither High School ranks #236 of 576 high schools in Florida and #7068 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gaither High School?
Gaither High School had 2,040 students in 2025.
Is Gaither High School a elementary school or a high school?
Gaither High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gaither High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Gaither High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.