Paul R. Wharton High School (also known as Wharton High School) is a

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district.

Demographics

Wharton High School is 30.1% Hispanic, 29.7% Black, 27.3% White, 6.9% Multi-Racial , 6.0% Asian, and 0.1% Indian.

Athletics

Soccer

In 2008, the boys' soccer team won the class 5A state championship.

Tennis

The Wildcats boys tennis team won state championships in 2008, 2009, and 2010.

Notable alumni

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References

External links

* High schools in Hillsborough County, Florida Public high schools in Florida Educational institutions established in 1997 1997 establishments in Florida {{Florida-school-stub