Posted by
Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti
on
7/9/2024 2:54:00 PM
For Immediate Release
Contact: Tanya Arja or Debra Bellanti
Hillsborough County Public Schools
Office of Communications
813-272-4060
Tampa, Fla. – (July 9, 2024) – Hillsborough County Public Schools (HCPS) is proud to announce the impressive achievements of our students who received an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma in the 2023-24 school year.
Hillsborough County Public Schools currently has five high schools with an IB program: Robinson, Hillsborough, King, Strawberry Crest, and Alonso. Diploma rates at these schools saw a significant growth compared to last year, with increases ranging from 4% to 14%. This positive trend underscores the ongoing excellence and continuous improvement within our IB programs.
In its first year offering the IB Diploma program, Alonso High School achieved an impressive 82% pass rate. Strawberry Crest High School, known for its consistent performance, once again achieved a 100% diploma rate.
In total, 443 Hillsborough County Public School students earned their prestigious IB Diploma this year.
“
Congratulations
to all our IB students on these remarkable achievements,” said Van Ayres, Superintendent of Schools. “These results reflect their hard work and resilience but also the unwavering support from our teachers, administration, support staff, and families. It also underscores the high standards of academic excellence we strive for in Hillsborough County Public Schools.”
The International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP) curriculum is a rigorous, pre-university course for the highly motivated student. The International Baccalaureate DP offers a comprehensive and integrated academic program in literature, science, language, and other curriculum areas. To learn more about Hillsborough County Public Schools IB programs.