Brooks-DeBartolo Collegiate High School is a charter school in Tampa, Florida, United States, founded with support from former NFL player Derrick Brooks and former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. Both of the founders are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Serving 593 students in grades 9-12, Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School ranks in the top 30% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School's student population of 593 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#776 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
37%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
31%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School's ranking?
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School is ranked #776 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School often compared to?
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Kiran C Patel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School?
The graduation rate of Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School?
593 students attend Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School?
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School offer ?
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School part of?
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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