Wilbesan Charter School (Closed 2006)

8119 E Martin Luther King
Tampa, FL 33619
Wilbesan Charter School serves 60 students in grades 5-8. 
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a

School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
37%
Black
82%
21%
White
13%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.31
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Wilbesan Charter School?
60 students attend Wilbesan Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wilbesan Charter School students are Black, 13% of students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Wilbesan Charter School offer ?
Wilbesan Charter School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wilbesan Charter School part of?
Wilbesan Charter School is part of Hillsborough School District.

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