Hillsborough Virtual School

2704 N Highland Ave
Tampa, FL 33602
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 2,671 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hillsborough Virtual School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hillsborough Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Hillsborough Virtual School's student population of 2,671 students has grown by 694% over five school years.
The teacher population of 207 teachers has grown by 491% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,671 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
207 teachers
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School Rankings

Hillsborough Virtual School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsborough Virtual School is 0.76, which is more 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)
#623 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
48%
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74%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsborough Virtual School 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
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
36%
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Black
20%
21%
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White
30%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.76
This chart display the diversity score of Hillsborough Virtual School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
89%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Hillsborough Virtual School's ranking?
Hillsborough Virtual School is ranked #623 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hillsborough Virtual School often compared to?
Hillsborough Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Classical Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsborough Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Hillsborough Virtual School is 85%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Hillsborough Virtual School?
2,671 students attend Hillsborough Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Hillsborough Virtual School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsborough Virtual School?
Hillsborough Virtual School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hillsborough Virtual School offer ?
Hillsborough Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsborough Virtual School part of?
Hillsborough Virtual School 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)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 2,671 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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