East Bay High School in Gibsonton | Military Town Advisor

Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	4/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Florida Assessment of Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2025 Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking data from Florida Department of Education.
College Readiness	4/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using 2019 Average SAT score data from Florida Department of Education, using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Florida Department of Education, and using 2026 demographic data from Florida Department of Education.
Student Growth	4/10	The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Florida Department of Education.

Posted: September 18, 2025

amazing environment, all the APs are nice, the student body is mainly nice and everyone looks happy to be here.

Posted: September 18, 2025

Both of my kids graduated from East Bay. While I think there are opportunities for growth or improvement everywhere, we were extremely happy with their high school experience. So much that I have helped with the athletic boosters for the last 9 years and continue to do so.

Posted: September 18, 2025

Good overall we are good with the school so far

Posted: September 18, 2025

I really like this school because I love the community. I never have to struggle in anything because there is always someone there to help.

Posted: September 18, 2025

Great and good I love it here and the teachers are good

Posted: September 18, 2025

Love the school, Teachers and staff are AMAZING!!!!! A+ school.

Posted: September 18, 2025

The school find ways to reduce fighting among the students.

Posted: September 18, 2025

It is a great experience, and I would recommend this school to anyone.

Posted: September 18, 2025

We have twins that are Freshmen and are loving East Bay so far, thank you for fostering a supportive environment for them

Posted: September 18, 2025

Staff and students are very friendly and helpful

Posted: September 18, 2025

Schoool is good the teachers are cool

Posted: September 18, 2025

This is my sons first year at the school and thus far the staff have been very amazing! Thank you for all your support and your hard work. I appreciate it.

Posted: September 18, 2025

East bay is a great school and I would recommend students to come here.

Posted: September 18, 2025

So far I have no complaints about the school and/or teachers.

Posted: September 18, 2025

My only feedback is morning drop off needs some organization or oversight. Vehicles stack two wide in the drop off lane then sit, blocking all other traffic doing quick drop.

Otherwise, the evil had been great, staff is very supportive and professional, and the overall culture of the school seems great.

Posted: September 18, 2025

The staff is really great and eager to assist the students.

Posted: September 18, 2025

A lot of people are very nice and I make a lot of friends, Ive been here four years and the teachers are very supportive and try their best to teach us kids. Im proud to call this school mine and its a really nice environment.

Posted: July 31, 2024

I was a student at this school graduated back in 2021 and I was also special needs now I wanna point out that all teachers are lazy and could careless about you getting harassed or bullied by students I once had a coke can thrown at my back (during gym) and the coach did absolutely nothing about it or even reported it so I always hid away from people even during lunch I would hide outside away from everyone sometimes I would stay near friends for safety. I would never recommend this school they'll never keep you safe or help during harassment or bullying. I was always graduated without even trying I did nothing to deserve my graduation yet they just passed me to get rid of a special needs kid. I was also bullied by 2 teachers at one point who I reported myself and nothing happened to either of them even though there was cameras. Fair warning if you have someone like a special needs kid keep them away from this school they WILL NOT be treated kindly or helped and most regular Ed students will treat them poorly while teachers standby and allow it.

Posted: November 11, 2021

very nice school so far my children love it

Posted: May 26, 2018

Although there can be a lot at times it keeps the kids on top of the curriculum.

Posted: May 26, 2018

We have a pleasant experience with all but 1 teacher this year.

Posted: May 26, 2018

I know when my son struggled with a few classes he took tutoring classes to help and the teachers also gave extra credit for attending to boost his grade. Very good incentives!

Posted: May 26, 2018

I would give the school an 8.

Posted: January 7, 2018

I have a daughter who is a senior now and another daughter who graduated from East Bay. The staff is lazy. Whenever I go to the office or call inexperienced students try and help while administrators sit and eat continuously. Teachers often get mad when students ask questions or they roll their eyes. They lose papers and fail to post grades. My daughter is dual enrolled in HCC and what a difference. HCC is 100% better; she completed one semester and has a 4.0. There is also a drug and bullying problem at East Bay. My daughter told my she has seen students smoke pot in the classroom and nothing was done. I have smelled pot in the halls.

Posted: December 9, 2017

Some teachers really care about their students and make sure their doing all they can, but others dont really seem to try and check if their students are doing well

Posted: December 9, 2017

8/10 its a good but theirs just a lot a kids so sometimes the teachers and administrators have a lot to deal with

Posted: October 16, 2016

I am a senior at East Bay High and I have attended East Bay since I was a freshman. There is no school I would have rather gone to. This school has great programs and caring teachers, like Mr. Brian NeSmith, Mrs. Krista Blanchette, and Ms. Wade. Ms.Wade is an amazing english teacher, if you work hard and be respectful you will succeed and if you fall behind she helps you recover, she cares about her students and each of their futures. Mr. NeSmith is the choral director and he is wonderful at his job, he is kind and full of school spirit that spreads through anyone he talks to. Mrs. Blanchette is our theatre director and she is one of the strongest people I have every had the pleasure of meeting, she won't be soft on you she will tell you exactly what you are doing wrong but the main thing is that she will also tell you how to get it right. I have been in the choral and drama department since freshman year and they have given me the best memories and taught me so much and yes this school does have some issues but honestly tell me what high school doesn't? I don't believe there is any place better to send your student.

Posted: July 7, 2016

My kids attend East Bay High school and have had a great experience. They love the teachers and staff

Posted: September 13, 2015

My son is a sophomore and in all Honors classes and plays football. He has not had any negative experiences so far and has a great group of friends. All of his teachers are easy to contact and have been a positive influence in his learning. The principal and administration are very positive about their school and seem to strive to do what's best for the students. I'm very excited that my kids will graduate from mine and their daddy's Alma Mater.

Posted: September 13, 2015

Posted: June 16, 2015

This school is full of basic people...that's why it's average and not above, yall all basic in Florida!

Posted: March 23, 2015

Nothing but trouble. Drugs, violence, un-involved teachers. I pulled my children out and have them in an online school rather than subject them to this school. I have one student left at East Bay High School, only because he is a senior and will soon graduate. The drug culture is out of control and the school resource officer suggests that I take my student to a different school. Well, if that's the recommendation.... Just avoid enrolling your kid here. Hillsborough County has charter and magnet schools, use them to your advantage and keep your kids out of East Bay.

Posted: January 8, 2015

First impression of the school was horrible, the staff members are rude they do not help with anything. I asked a student if he liked the school and he said no that the worst part of the school are the students and he can't wait to move. I attended steinbrenner high school before and the difference is major, east bay is a C school. I do not recommend any kids to come to this school. I'm not attending for long im switching to virtual school. Yes it's that bad.

Posted: November 11, 2014

Eastbay has its flaws, what school doesn't but thats no to say its a bad school. I have been to many schools but the teachers here are a class above the rest, never have i ever felt that i was being disrespected or treated rudely. But another thing is Eastbay has a great character the "most" of the students are proud to be indians and always will. Eastbay is a great school that people often don't give enough credit to.

Posted: October 12, 2014

There are good teachers at East Bay, however too many of them are rude to the kids, and are past the time when they used to care. Many don't post on the Edsby site which is the prime form of communication w/parents, don't respond to emails or phone calls and when a response is finally given it is curt and questions go unanswered. The direction to our student is give respect and do as your told so as to get through the class. On the other hand I can see the frustration from the teachers who are forced to put up with kids cussing at them and being disruptive on a regular basis and State & Federal regulations/laws keep them from having any authority in class. However, if you can't take the heat it is time to leave the proverbial kitchen! Don't be respnsible for a class when your focus is on your retirement not your students. Small acts of violence occur regularly and teachers sit back and do little to nothing. We don't have a choice where our student goes so we do all we can to monitor Edsby, try to contact teachers, notify the principle, and pray our student can get through unscathed.

Posted: September 11, 2014

I absolutely hate this school. the teachers have no respect for students. little tip advice for teachers. IF YOU WANT RESPECT FROM THE STUDENT YOU NEED TO GIVE THEM RESPECT BACK YOU TEACHERS ARE RIDICULOUS MY GRADES ARE AT RISK BECAUSE YOU CANT TEACH!! There are a few decent teachers but most of these teachers at east bay don't care at all. they call out the student in front of everyone and that's embarrassing.

Posted: June 3, 2014

The worst school ever. Teacher are busy taking selfies with students instead of teaching and grading papers like they are suppose to do. This school lacks security they are ok with kids skipping school, failing classes, and it's ok with the staff that students have sex on school campus and get high. The staff doesn't try to help the students who do try to make a difference. The teacher speak about students to the whole class when that child is absent. The worst school EVER!!!!!

Posted: May 21, 2014

I would rate this school with no star's but it leave's me no choice but rate at least a one. I've had 3 boy's in this school (only because I lived in their district) and they've all done miserable there. My oldest had a 4.3 GPA prior to this school and he ended up dropping out because the teachers and staff are sorry!! Unfortunately my other son still attends East Bay for the 2nd year and discriminated against by the ENTIRE football coaching staff!! A coach can come from another school and bring his son to the Football Team and imidiately assign his son a "Varsity" locker!! I know plenty of dedicated players on the Varsity Team and STILL have no locker!! The coaching staff have "Their" favorite players and DO NOT care about all the other players that practice 6 day's a week!!! Yes, I will give my last name!!! Eachus!!!! I would NOT recommend that aweful school to anyone that happens to move to this district!!

Posted: February 5, 2014

Horrible! We moved from Texas to here? Really? My son was an A/B student and when he started going to East Bay - he became a C/D/ F student and is FAILING! He told me the teachers don't care if he misses school or is late. He hates it there and I hate it for him. He has been getting pot from friends, skipping class, not turning in homework, the chicks there are fast. DO NOT PUT your child in this school! I am removing him in a few months when my lease is up! He WILL NOT be attending this school again nor graduating from it! I WISH someone would have been able to WARN ME!!! #REGRETS

Posted: November 3, 2013

I can't believe this school has 3 stars! Are you kidding me? My daughter came home crying because the school was so bad. Drugs in hallways; drama kids; boys putting stuff down their pants for the girls to grab; teacher for an AP class that treats the seniors like elementary children. Are you kidding me!? This isn't even the projects, but the school is pretty close to it. I do not recommend any descent parent to send their student to this school. She didn't even get a lunch because admins don't know how to direct. We are very upset and are going back to the school tomorrow to see if we can do her classes online. This school is out of control. If I could put no stars...I would.

Posted: August 6, 2013

East bay gets bad rep but it's a good school.The students are just like every other student. The teachers are amazing just this one teacher named. All but a few in the English department they are kinda wack

Posted: June 24, 2013

Honestly I Met Cool Teachers But They Dont Teach Well I Used To Make Good Grades And I Would Be Able To Focus Until I Came To East Bay The AP Sucks A** They Will Let You Off The Hook w. Anything Or If They Like You More Then The Other Person Its Very Boring Alot Of Fights , Um , Its Really SMALL And Crowded Im A Junior Now In That School And I HATE It w. A Passion Hopefully Lennard Will Be Better For Me , And Its Bigger ... But NO NEW Friends Thoo ! :*

#	Name	Type	City	State	Distance
1	Avelar Creek	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Riverview	FL	1.7 mi
2	Panther Trace	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Riverview	FL	3.3 mi
3	Harbour Isles	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Apollo Beach	FL	4.9 mi
4	Fishhawk Ranch	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Lithia	FL	9.5 mi
5	FishHawk Ranch	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Lithia	FL	9.7 mi
6	The Pavillions	Apartment Complex	Tampa	FL	9.8 mi
7	Fish Hawk Ranch	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Lithia	FL	10 mi
8	Hyde Park	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Tampa	FL	11.8 mi
9	Westchase	Neighborhood/Subdivision	Tampa	FL	22.9 mi

#	Name	City	State	Distance
1	Fishhawk Ranch /Lithia FL	Lithia	FL	9.6 mi
2	South of Gandy (SOG)	Tampa	FL	10.8 mi
3	South Tampa	Tampa	FL	12.7 mi

Base	Distance
MacDill AFB	8.9 mi.
Coast Guard Clearwater	21.9 mi.

East Bay High School

Gibsonton, FL 33534

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