Hillsborough School District

901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33602-3502
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

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 4/10, 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 48% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (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

2021-2022 School Year Data
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 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (FL)
#43 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Hillsborough  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
48%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsborough  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsborough  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
89%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Hillsborough  School District and public school graduation rate of FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

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 $12,134. 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.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$2,564 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart display total revenue of Hillsborough  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2,431 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart display total spending of Hillsborough  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,441
$12,134
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Hillsborough  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,848
$11,783
This chart display average spending per public school student in Hillsborough  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in FL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Hillsborough School District Public Charter Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
Math: 94% | Reading: 91%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11734 Jefferson Rd
Thonotosassa, FL 33592
(813) 987-6555
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
Math: 89% | Reading: 88%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #33.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Grades: K-8
| 304 students
Rank: #44.
Winthrop Charter School
Charter School
Math: 77% | Reading: 75%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Grades: K-8
| 1,346 students
Rank: #55.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
Math: 71% | Reading: 81%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-8
| 500 students
Rank: #66.
Plato Tampa Charter School
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4903 Ehrlich Rd
Tampa, FL 33624
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #77.
Sunlake Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
Math: 69% | Reading: 73%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Grades: K-8
| 826 students
Rank: #88.
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13306 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5049
Grades: K-5
| 908 students
Rank: #99.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Grades: 9-12
| 587 students
Rank: #1010.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
Math: 66% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-8
| 906 students
Rank: #1111.
Learning Gate Community School
Charter School
Math: 60% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Grades: K-8
| 750 students
Rank: #1212.
Bell Creek High School
Charter School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 77%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 9-12
| 601 students
Rank: #1313.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 602 students
Rank: #1414.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Grades: K-12
| 709 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillsborough Of Math And Science
Charter School
Math: 50% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Grades: K-8
| 829 students
Rank: #1616.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
Math: 50% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Grades: K-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #1717.
Navigator Of Leadership Valrico
Charter School
Math: 47% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Grades: K-8
| 810 students
Rank: #1818.
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Charter School
Math: 58% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #1919.
Walton Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Grades: K-5
| 147 students
Rank: #2020.
Focus Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
304 Druid Hills Rd
Tampa, FL 33617
(813) 443-5558
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #2121.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
Math: 48% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1090 Ne 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 565 students
Rank: #2222.
Channelside Of Math And Science
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: K-8
| 464 students
Rank: #2323.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Charter School
Math: 47% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Grades: K-8
| 1,159 students
Rank: #2424.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Grades: K-8
| 301 students
Rank: #2525.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5912 Breckenridge Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33610
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,661 students
Rank: #2626.
Riverview Of Math And Science
Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9906 Symmes Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Grades: K-8
| 852 students
Rank: #2727.
Literacy Leadership Technology South Bay
Charter School
Math: 38% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1090 Ne 30th Street
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 704 students
Rank: #2828.
Kids Community College Charter School Southeast Hillsborough
Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11519 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Grades: K-6
| 383 students
Rank: #2929.
Independence Academy
Charter School
Math: 36% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12902 E Us Highway 92
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Grades: K-8
| 907 students
Rank: #3030.
Southshore Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 39% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11667 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 769-1209
Grades: K-8
| 1,150 students
Rank: #3131.
Advantage Of Hillsborough
Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #3232.
Creekside Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 41% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14020 Us Hwy 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Grades: K-8
| 735 students
Rank: #3333.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
Math: 32% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
12802 Us Hgwy 301
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #3434.
Kids Community College Southeast Middle Charter School
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
11513 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5752
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
Rank: #3535.
Bridgeprep Of Tampa
Charter School
Math: 33% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 313 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 224,090 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 89% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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