Serving 304 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
304 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa ranks within the top 5% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#107 out of 3655 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
20%
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
12%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Horizon Charter School Of Tampa's ranking?
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa is ranked #107 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Horizon Charter School Of Tampa?
304 students attend Horizon Charter School Of Tampa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa?
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Horizon Charter School Of Tampa offer ?
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Horizon Charter School Of Tampa part of?
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Reviews
1 1/25/2020
HORIZON removedness IT IS THE WORST SCHOOL EVER I AM NEVER BRINGING MY KID THERE AGAIN
5 7/7/2017
We feel sending our son to Horizon was the best decision we could have ever made for him. His excitement for learning grows every day. The staff is loving and encouraging, creating an environment of engaged learning for all their students. They go beyond teaching the basics; also teaching their students problem solving, critical thinking, compassion, integrity and how to find balance. The entire staff is welcoming to parents and work with parents to ensure their child's academic success.
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