Top Rankings
Hillsborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 57 public charter schools serving 36,260 students in Hillsborough School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
307 Schools
758 Schools
# Students
224,133 Students
398,152 Students
# Teachers
12,283 Teachers
17,602 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hillsborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 73 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
% Hispanic
40%
47%
% Black
21%
18%
% White
30%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,439 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,846 is less than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,564 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$2,431 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,439
$11,962
Spending / Student
$10,846
$11,615
Best Hillsborough School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Gr: 6-8 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17951 N Us Highway 41
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 428-7100
Gr: K-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Gr: K-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #44.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Gr: K-8 | 967 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Valrico Lake Advantage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13306 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5049
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5049
Gr: K-5 | 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Winthrop Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Gr: K-8 | 1,344 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Gr: K-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Gr: 9-12 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9906 Symmes Rd
Viera, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Viera, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Gr: K-12 | 1,121 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1010.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1111.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Gr: 6-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1212.
Learning Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Gr: K-8 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Gr: K-8 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Gr: K-8 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1515.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6540 Knowledge Ln
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 602-0622
Gr: K-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Gr: K-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 W Prosser Dr
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 567-0801
Gr: K-8 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Gr: K-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1919.
Rcma Wimauma Community Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18240 Us Highway 301 S
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Wimauma, FL 33598
(813) 672-5159
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2020.
Henderson Hammock Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10322 Henderson Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 739-6633
Gr: K-8 | 1,151 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2121.
Creekside Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14020 Us Hwy 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Gr: K-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2222.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Gr: K-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Gr: K-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2424.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2525.
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7116 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2626.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6771 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2727.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 30th Street Ne
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Gr: K-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2828.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12902 E Us Highway 92
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600
Gr: K-8 | 907 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2929.
Kids Community College Riverview Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11519 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Gr: K-8 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Southshore Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11667 Big Bend Rd
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 769-1209
Riverview, FL 33579
(813) 769-1209
Gr: K-8 | 1,171 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3131.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 Corporate Dr, Ste 700
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Gr: 9-12 | 946 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Gr: K-12 | 5,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Gr: K-12 | 1,243 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3434.
Kids Community College Southeast Middle Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11513 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5752
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-5752
Gr: 6-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3535.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Gr: K-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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