West University Charter High School
Tel:
(813) 971-5011
West University Charter High School serves 283 students in grades 9-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West University Charter High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
West University Charter High School's student population of 283 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school / Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 283 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers |
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School Comparison
West University Charter High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West University Charter High School is 0.61, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3531 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤20% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 47:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 33% |
| Black | 53% | 22% |
| White | 10% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | 7% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West University Charter High School is Bell Creek Academy High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Avant Grade Academy Westchase (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tampa Avant Grade Academy Westchase Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 227 students
0.0 miles
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 551-2144 0.0 K-8 227 - Riverview Bell Creek Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 391 students
0.0 miles
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075 0.0 9-12 391 - Riverview Bridgeprep Academy Of Riverview Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 641 students
0.0 miles
6309 Us Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 405-1770 0.0 K-8 641 - Tampa Excelsior Prep Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 75 students
0.0 miles
2156 University Square Mall Un
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 615-1736 0.0 K-8 75 - Tampa Florida Connections Academy Charter School
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901 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa, FL 33601
(813) 272-4050 0.0 n/a n/a
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