Catapult Academy (Closed 2018)

6213 E. Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
Catapult Academy serves 526 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 40:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
526 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
40:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
38%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Catapult Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
36%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Catapult Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
21%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Catapult Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Catapult Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
(16-17)
3%
83%
This chart displays graduation rate of Catapult Academy and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Catapult Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the graduation rate of Catapult Academy?
The graduation rate of Catapult Academy is 3%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 83%.
How many students attend Catapult Academy?
526 students attend Catapult Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Catapult Academy students are Hispanic, 36% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Catapult Academy?
Catapult Academy has a student ration of 40:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Catapult Academy offer ?
Catapult Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Catapult Academy part of?
Catapult Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.

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