Hillsborough County Public Schools

Hillsborough County Public Schools is the eighth largest school district in the nation with more than 210,000 students. More than 50,000 students attend a school through one of the district’s many school choice programs. HCPS is the largest employer in Hillsborough County with more than 25,000 employees. HCPS has more than 270 school sites including 141 K-5 elementary schools, 43 middle schools, 27 high schools, 5 K-8 schools and 47 charter schools. HCPS features many distinct programs, which provide students with unique learning opportunities. Examples of these programs include Magnet, International Baccalaureate, Career and Technical Education, and Advanced Academics, such as Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses.