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Tampa Bay Tech High School

Public | 9-12 | 1988 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 3, 2012

dirty, filthy place, horrid enviroment, look like a juvenile hall, careless teachers and staff, bad appearence by the students,disgrace of school!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2011

A great school. With dedicated teachers who take time outof their day and stay to help students get further. A wonderful dedicated band director, Rondal Russell.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 22, 2011

i had a great time going there. i went from 04-08 and i love it! they have a two great magnet programs. i was in the health academy and love it. i had all the best teachers and i had actually learn something for a change and the best part was going on clincals with your program for a week. i say the best hands you can have as a high school i say no other school in state of florida can compare
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 10, 2010

Tampa Bay Tech has a diverse population of students that come from all over the county to attend this high school. We have many academies that students apply to get into, including:Architecture, Health Academy, Commercial Art, Journalism, Early Childhood,and Culinary. Students at Tech are proud to be there, and strive to graduatate high school not only with a strong academic background, but also with a skill set that will make them more competitive job applicants.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 3, 2010

A major flaw about this school is that they DO NOT LISTEN/CARE about individual student's needs. As a student, in the 2009-2010 school year, I was placed in classes beyond my capabilities, and pretty much no matter who I asked to get that fixed, I was basically told to deal with it. I was told repeatedly that I could do the work, despite my failing grades in the class.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 5, 2009

Tampa Bay Tech prepared my daughter well for college and she had a great time there!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2009

I have 2 daughters who graduated from the Health Magnet program. Both were honors students, took AP classes, and got college credit for AP classes and their SAT scores. They had lots of excellent teachers at TBT. As teachers retired, they were replaces with equally excellent teachers. The principals have been excellent, caring individuals who boosted that school to new heights. My girls got an excellent education in Hillsborough county but the best was TBT. Both are honors students in college who are receiving accolades and are true success stories. As a parent, I couldn't have asked for a better educational experience for my children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 12, 2009

Its excellent, especially if the student goes into the health program.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 9, 2009

i love tbt. this is the best school i have every been to. with this being my senior year that i am entering i will soon miss tbt. if you want to go to a school that will fit all your needs and help you on the right path to your career.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 19, 2009

i think that Tampa bay tech is one of the most highly recommended schools for students that would like to receive a wonderful education


Posted May 16, 2009

I love Tech! I would never be able to find such an amazing staff and amazing students at my local school.
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 29, 2009

My daughter is a foreign student, The School allways gives all the support and help at the right time; We love the idea that she will have more than a High School Diploma.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 1, 2008

this is an A+ skool to send ur kids to i currentky attend tech and this freshman year of mine has been a unforgettable delight
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 18, 2008

This an amazing school! I love the atmosphere and the faculty. They have the best staff and everyone is so willing to help.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 8, 2007

As the parent of a 9th grader who started at Tampa Bay Tech this year I am truly pleased with my daughter's comfort level at the school. She is excelling both academically and socially and is looking forward to joining two clubs and participating in sports next quarter. Considering that my daughter turned down an offer at one of the IB High Schools, I think she made an excellent choice in selecting Tampa Bay Tech High School. I could see her being fully equipped with a good foundational education to prepare her for medical school. I am looking forward to participating in the PTSA and I hope that in 2011 my review of Tampa Bay Tech would be just as excellent. To the Administration, Teachers and Staff I say keep up the good work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 7, 2007

My twins daughters are currently attending 10th grade at TBT. I feel this is the best of the best school here in Tampa. The techical courses this school offers for students are amazing. I'm a proud parent of a Tampa Bay Tech School students (twins).
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2007

I'm a current student at tech. tech is an amazing school, offering a huge variety of, well, everything. they have foreign languages not offered anywhere else, the hands-on learning is unrivaled in the state, not to mention the awesome teachers that work there. the sports teams at tech aren't very big, and many don't reach it to states. but this doesn't effect students as much as you would think- we actually focus more on school than anything else.
—Submitted by a student


Posted July 16, 2007

i think this school is great for my daughter because she loves animals and this school has a program so that she will get hands on knowledge
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2005

I am a former student at Tampa Bay Technical High School. The school offers a variety of pre-professional programs such as nursing, pharmacy, engineering,mechanics, business..etc, that will enable your child or children to enter in a competitive workforce and/or advance in college. Their programs offer book knowledge and hands on experience enabling your child to decide if that is a field they would like to continue to explore in college or if they are best suited for a different career. I graduated from the Health Academy and decided that I did not want to become a physician; ultimately I am seeking to be a psychologist. Graduate school here I come!
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 4, 2004

I'm a current student and will be graduating in 2005. The education I have recieved is better than many but not nearly as good as it could be. I am in soccer and drama and wish that we did have parent involvement which we don't. TBT is a good school but it could be so much better if we tried.
—Submitted by ben doster, a student


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Reading

The state average for Reading was 52% in 2012.

552 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
66%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Reading

The state average for Reading was 50% in 2012.

456 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
53%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT 2.0) to test students in grades 3 through 10 in reading, 3 through 8 in math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The FCAT 2.0 is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The FCAT 2.0 has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Writing

The state average for Writing was 84% in 2012.

458 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
98%
Scale: % scoring at or above level 3

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) to test students in grades 4, 8 and 10 in writing. The Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills needed to progress through school. The FCAT writing exam is scored on a scale of 1 to 6. The state considers a score of 3 or above as meeting state standards.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

  • In 2011-2012, this school received a grade of "A".
  • In 2010-2011, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2009-2010, this school received a grade of "B".
  • In 2008-2009, this school received a grade of "B".

About the tests


Florida uses School Grades to measure the overall performance of a school each year on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT). Each school is assigned a letter grade (A-F) based on three criteria: the overall performance on the FCAT, the percentage of eligible students who took the test, and whether or not students made progress in reading and math. The School Grades are calculated by adding points earned from each of the performance criteria listed above.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 59% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
47%
Scale: % level 3, 4, or 5

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Florida used the End-of-Course Assessments (EOC) to test students in Algebra 1. The EOC is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Florida. The Algebra 1 EOC has 5 achievement levels, with level 1 being the lowest and level 5 the highest. Florida considers scores of level 3 and higher to be on or above grade level. The goal is for all students to score at or above level 3.

See Florida's state standards

Source: Florida Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Black 41% 23%
Hispanic 25% 25%
White 23% 46%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
Multiracial 5% 4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0% 0%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A46%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance and completion

  This school District averageState average
Graduation rate 94%N/A73%
Dropout rate 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per teacher 22N/A15
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree 74%N/A65%
Master's degree 25%N/A32%
Doctorate degree 1%N/A1%
Other degree 0%N/A2%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Classes taught by non-highly qualified teachers 5%N/A5%
Source: FL Dept. of Education, 2009-2010
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6410 Orient Rd
Tampa, FL 33610
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Phone: (813) 744-8360

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