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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HILLSBOROUGH·NCES 120087007001

STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL

4691 GALLAGHER RD, DOVER, FL 33527 · (813) 707-7522 · Hillsborough County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL2,501 STUDENTS
Enrollment
2,501
High
DISTRICT 1,261 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
103 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 25.7:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
964 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 50%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
641
Grade 10
628
Grade 11
633
Grade 12
599
Student demographics
White
32%
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
46%
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 38%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 21% · STATE 21%
Asian
15%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 3%
Two+
3%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 4%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
50%
Female
51%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
60.5%
FL avg 56.7% . +3.4pp since 2023
Math
42.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +1.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
56.9%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
61.9%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-5.0pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
2,501
+266 (+12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
24.3:1
was 18.0:1
% White
32%
was 47%
% Hispanic
46%
was 37%
% Black
5%
was 5%
% Asian
15%
was 7%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL

STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL, a substantial secondary school in DOVER, Florida, overseen by HILLSBOROUGH, works with 2,501 students, covering grades 9 through 12. By comparison, Florida's public schools average about 1,035 students each, so STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL sits 142% above that benchmark.

HILLSBOROUGH runs 300 schools in total, collectively educating 221,318 students. STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL reports that 46% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school records 32% White, 15% Asian, 5% Black, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 30% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL has 103 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 24.3:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 23.5:1 average. Around 39% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 61.9% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 56.9%.

In the area at large, census data for Hillsborough County shows the typical household earns roughly $79,540 per year, about 38% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. In all, Hillsborough County runs 320 public schools (combined enrollment of about 223,193 students), of which STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: BAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL ranks 1st on composite proficiency, ahead of the local average of 44.1%.

Geographically, the school is in a commuter-belt area.

Over the past 7-year window. STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has rose 12% since 2018, when it stood at 2,235 (now 2,501). White enrollment moved from 47% to 32% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 18.0:1 in 2018 to 24.3:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Hillsborough County at a glance

View full county profile
Population
1,522,748
Census ACS
Median income
$79,540
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
38%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
320
223,193 students

Quick facts

School name
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL
District
HILLSBOROUGH
Address
4691 GALLAGHER RD, DOVER, FL 33527
Phone
(813) 707-7522
County
Hillsborough County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
2,501
Teachers (FTE)
103
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
964 (39%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120087007001
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL?
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 2,501 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL serve?
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL?
Approximately 24.3:1 students per teacher at STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL.
How diverse is STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL?
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL reports a student body of 32% White, 46% Hispanic, 5% Black, 15% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL in?
STRAWBERRY CREST HIGH SCHOOL is part of HILLSBOROUGH.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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