Serving 5,126 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Florida Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 5,126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Florida Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Florida Connections Academy's student population of 5,126 students has grown by 257% over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has grown by 317% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5,126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Florida Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida Connections Academy is 0.71, which is more 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
#2570 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
37%
Black
18%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida Connections Academy's ranking?
Florida Connections Academy is ranked #2570 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florida Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Florida Connections Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Florida Connections Academy?
5,126 students attend Florida Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Florida Connections Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Connections Academy?
Florida Connections Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Connections Academy offer ?
Florida Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Florida Connections Academy part of?
Florida Connections Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
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