Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)
Catapult Academy served 526 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 526 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Rankings
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 40:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 33% |
| Black | 36% | 22% |
| White | 21% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate (16-17) | 3% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Catapult Academy is Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is The Collaboratory Preparatory Academy (0.6 miles away)
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