Wharton High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tampa, Florida 33647 · Hillsborough
#326 of 576 high schools in Florida
#9125 of 16,910 nationally
About Wharton High School
Wharton 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 2,130 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 326th of 576 ranked high schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,130.
There are 143 schools in Tampa; Wharton High School ranks 78th of 137 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)40.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.9
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 Wharton High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,130
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wharton High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Turner-Bartels K-8 School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,317 students · 1.2 km away
Clark Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
858 students · 1.2 km away
Sand Pine Elementary School
Wesley Chapel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 2.8 km away
Hunter's Green Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
788 students · 3.1 km away
Pride Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
980 students · 3.6 km away
Benito Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
903 students · 3.6 km away
Freedom High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,869 students · 4.0 km away
Liberty Middle School
Tampa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
779 students · 4.0 km away
Wiregrass Ranch High School
Wesley Chapel · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,218 students · 4.4 km away
Dr. John Long Middle School
Wesley Chapel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,496 students · 4.8 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
East Lee County High School
Lehigh Acres · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,129 students
Miami Beach Senior High School
Miami Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,134 students
South Lake High School
Groveland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,137 students
Bayside High School
Palm Bay · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
Deerfield Beach High School
Deerfield Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,120 students
Lake Buena Vista High School
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,140 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wharton High School a good school?
Wharton High School has a Success Index (US) of 47.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #326 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 Wharton High School rank in Florida?
Wharton High School ranks #326 of 576 high schools in Florida and #9125 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wharton High School?
Wharton High School had 2,130 students in 2025.
Is Wharton High School a elementary school or a high school?
Wharton High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wharton High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wharton High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.