Serving 590 students in grades 9-12, Bell Creek Academy High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 590 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bell Creek Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Bell Creek Academy High School's student population of 590 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bell Creek Academy High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell Creek Academy High School is 0.69, 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
#495 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
28%
37%
Black
11%
21%
White
46%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell Creek Academy High School's ranking?
Bell Creek Academy High School is ranked #495 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bell Creek Academy High School often compared to?
Bell Creek Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Newsome High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bell Creek Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Bell Creek Academy High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bell Creek Academy High School?
590 students attend Bell Creek Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bell Creek Academy High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Creek Academy High School?
Bell Creek Academy High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bell Creek Academy High School offer ?
Bell Creek Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bell Creek Academy High School part of?
Bell Creek Academy High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Bell Creek Academy High School located?
Bell Creek Academy High School is located in the Boyette neighborhood of Riverview, FL. There are 6 other public schools located in Boyette.
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