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Skip to contentSkip Gallery Your browser does not support videos. Preparing Students For LifeTo provide an education and the support that enables each student to excel as a successful and responsible citizen.Enroll TodayEnd of GallerySelect your language In The Spotlight2026-2027 School YearIt's a Brand-New School Year at Hillsborough County Public Schools! We hope everyone had a wonderful first day, and we're so excited for the unforgettable moments we'll share in 2026-2027!Read more Add section main title: An "A" Graded School District Add image: Add number: "A" for Academics Add subtitle: Add title: Building Knowledge; Inspiring Discovery Add description: HCPS has earned an A district grade from the Florida Department of Education reflecting continued academic growth and excellence across the district. The district’s A grade follows a year of significant student achievement, including the highest graduation rate in district history and an increase in the college and career acceleration rate. Add link (optional): View more Add image: Add number: "A" for Arts Add subtitle: Add title: Create; Express; Inspire Add description: HCPS takes pride in supporting comprehensive Art Education for all students from kindergarten through grade 12. Through a well-rounded curriculum and strong community support, HCPS prioritizes innovation, creativity, and showcasing students’ artistic talents in music, theatre, art, writing, and dance. At its core, HCPS Art Education is about creativity, connection, and using art to inspire positive change in the community. Add link (optional): Add image: Add number: "A" for Apprenticeships Add subtitle: Add title: Learn by Doing. Prepare for Tomorrow Add description: HCPS is preparing students for life after graduation through apprenticeships. HCPS apprenticeship programs serve more than 4,500 apprentices across Florida. These students are earning a wage while gaining hands-on experience and learning valuable, in-demand trades. HCPS leads the state of Florida in apprenticeships. Add link (optional): Add image: Add number: "A" for Accelerated Opportunities Add subtitle: Add title: More Challenge. More Opportunities Add description: HCPS continues to expand access to advanced coursework through our AP, IB, AICE, and Dual Enrollment Programs. HCPS students took more than 30,000 AP exams last year; 90% of our IB students earned their IB Diploma; students took more than 17,000 Dual Enrollment courses; and our student completed more than29,000 AICE exams while also being named the Cambridge Large District of the Year. Add link (optional): Add image: Add number: "A" for Athletics Add subtitle: Add title: Strength, Character, and Teamwork Add description: HCPS student-athletes continue to raise the bar, excelling on the field, on the court, and in the classroom while representing their schools and the district with pride. HCPS is proud to support the successes on and off the field for these extraordinary student-athletes. Add link (optional): https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/page/athletics Add section main title: By The Numbers Add icon image: Add number: 218,000+ Add description: Students Add icon image: Add number: 23,000+ Add description: Employees Add icon image: Add number: 233+ Add description: K-12 School Sites Add icon image: Add number: 78,000 Add description: Bus Riders Add section background image: Add section main title: Sponsors Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add image and link (optional): Add title: Learn. Grow. Belong. Add description: Experience a welcoming environment where every student is seen, supported, and empowered to succeed. We prepare students for life. Add button: Enroll Today