Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)

6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
Catapult Academy serves 526 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
Hispanic
38%
38%
Black
36%
21%
White
21%
34%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
79%
0.69
(16-17)
3%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Catapult Academy?
The graduation rate of Catapult Academy is 3%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Catapult Academy?
526 students attend Catapult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Catapult Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Catapult Academy?
Catapult Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catapult Academy offer ?
Catapult Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Catapult Academy part of?
Catapult Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.

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