South County Career Center

2810 John Sherman Way
Ruskin, FL 33570
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Bottom 50%
Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, South County Career Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

South County Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

South County Career Center's student population of 181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
181 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

South County Career Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South County Career Center is 0.65, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#3547 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
48%
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20-29%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South County Career Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
49%
36%
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Black
20%
21%
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White
27%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of South County Career Center and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
89%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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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 South County Career Center's ranking?
South County Career Center is ranked #3547 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South County Career Center?
The graduation rate of South County Career Center is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend South County Career Center?
181 students attend South County Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of South County Career Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South County Career Center?
South County Career Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does South County Career Center offer ?
South County Career Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is South County Career Center part of?
South County Career Center is part of Hillsborough School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (End of 2nd Semester)
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 12, 2024 (Monday)
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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