Top Rankings
Hillsborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 62 public charter schools serving 34,784 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 70% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
313 Schools
744 Schools
# Students
224,090 Students
360,352 Students
# Teachers
13,043 Teachers
18,619 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Hillsborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
# American Indian Students
412 Students
964 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9,392 Students
10,166 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
85,164 Students
161,686 Students
% Hispanic Students
38%
45%
# Black Students
47,419 Students
67,983 Students
% Black Students
21%
19%
# White Students
69,970 Students
107,215 Students
% White Students
32%
30%
# Hawaiian Students
399 Students
659 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,334 Students
11,632 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,057
1,768
# Students in K Grade:
16,358
31,635
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,640
31,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17,058
31,136
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17,763
30,754
# Students in 4th Grade:
16,267
29,845
# Students in 5th Grade:
17,986
30,475
# Students in 6th Grade:
17,025
35,085
# Students in 7th Grade:
16,821
33,561
# Students in 8th Grade:
18,101
32,082
# Students in 9th Grade:
17,721
18,662
# Students in 10th Grade:
17,199
17,318
# Students in 11th Grade:
16,133
16,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
14,961
19,705
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,441 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,848 is less than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,564 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$2,431 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,441
$12,135
Spending / Student
$10,848
$11,783
Best Hillsborough School District Public Charter Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11734 Jefferson Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #44.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Winthrop Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Grades: K-8
| 1,346 students
Rank: #66.
Sunlake Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Grades: K-8
| 826 students
Rank: #77.
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13306 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5049
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5049
Grades: K-5
| 908 students
Rank: #88.
Bell Creek High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #99.
Plato Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1010.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #1111.
Learning Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #1313.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
Rank: #1414.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillsborough Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1616.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Grades: K-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #1717.
Riverview Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9906 Symmes Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #1818.
Navigator Of Leadership Valrico
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1090 Ne 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 565 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Advantage Of Hillsborough
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Grades: K-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #2323.
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #2424.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Grades: K-12
| 709 students
Rank: #2525.
Slam Tampa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7116 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Grades: K-5
| 20 students
Rank: #2626.
Kids Community College Charter School Southeast Hillsborough
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11519 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #2727.
Creekside Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14020 Us Hwy 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Grades: K-8
| 735 students
Rank: #2828.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12802 Us Hgwy 301
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #2929.
Channelside Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #3030.
Literacy Leadership Technology South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 Ne 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #3131.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12902 E Us Highway 92
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Grades: K-8
| 907 students
Rank: #3232.
Southshore Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11667 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 769-1209
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 769-1209
Grades: K-8
| 1,150 students
Rank: #3333.
Bridgeprep Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #3434.
Slam At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Grades: K-12
| 917 students
Rank: #3535.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5912 Breckenridge Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,661 students
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