Alonso High School vs Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alonso High School
Tampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,863 students
Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science
Tampa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
819 students
| Measure | Alonso High School Tampa, Florida | Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #227 of 576 | #739 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #6854 of 16,910 | #12007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 2,863 | 819 |
| Enrollment | 2,863 | 819 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 69% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.0 vs 55.7).
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science does better on math proficiency (69% vs 55%).
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 35.5%).
- •Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.6).
- •Alonso High School is the larger school with 2,863 students compared with 819.
- •Alonso High School is a public school while Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alonso High School better than Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science ranks higher (69.0 vs 55.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alonso High School and Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alonso High School: 2,863. Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science: 819. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alonso High School and Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science rank in Florida?
Alonso High School is 227th of 576 and Hillsborough Academy of Math and Science is 739th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).