Serving 276 students in grades 7-12, Seminole Heights Charter High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 276 students
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 3% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Seminole Heights Charter High School's student population of 276 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Seminole Heights Charter High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Seminole Heights Charter High School is 0.59, 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
#3506 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Hispanic
37%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
52%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
3%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seminole Heights Charter High School's ranking?
Seminole Heights Charter High School is ranked #3506 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Seminole Heights Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Seminole Heights Charter High School is 3%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Seminole Heights Charter High School?
276 students attend Seminole Heights Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Seminole Heights Charter High School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Seminole Heights Charter High School offer ?
Seminole Heights Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Seminole Heights Charter High School part of?
Seminole Heights Charter High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Seminole Heights Charter High School located?
Seminole Heights Charter High School is located in the South Seminole Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 1 other public schools located in South Seminole Heights.
School Calendar
View the Seminole Heights Charter High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Veterans Day - School Closed
November 11, 2026 (Wednesday)
Fall Break - School Closed
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
Winter Break - School Closed
December 21, 2026 (Monday)
MLK Day - School Closed
January 18, 2027 (Monday)
School Closed
February 12, 2027 (Friday)
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