Serving 181 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, South County Career Center 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South County Career Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
South County Career Center's student population of 181 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South County Career Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South County Career Center is 0.65, 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
#3547 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
49%
36%
Black
20%
21%
White
27%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 South County Career Center's ranking?
South County Career Center is ranked #3547 out of 3,655 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South County Career Center?
The graduation rate of South County Career Center is 50-54%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend South County Career Center?
181 students attend South County Career Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of South County Career Center students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South County Career Center?
South County Career Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does South County Career Center offer ?
South County Career Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is South County Career Center part of?
South County Career Center is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Calendar
View the South County Career Center yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
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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