Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa 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 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 393 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa's student population of 393 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#671 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
38%
38%
Black
6%
21%
White
40%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa's ranking?
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is ranked #671 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa often compared to?
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampais often viewed alongside schools like Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School, Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa?
393 students attend Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa?
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa offer ?
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa part of?
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa is part of Hillsborough School District.
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