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 school year, there are 58 public charter schools serving 36,312 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.
Public Charter Schools in Hillsborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), 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
309 Schools
762 Schools
# Students
224,264 Students
399,179 Students
# Teachers
12,291 Teachers
17,650 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% 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
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.67
# American Indian Students
412 Students
1,018 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10,056 Students
11,831 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
88,743 Students
185,229 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
47%
# Black Students
46,387 Students
73,361 Students
% Black Students
21%
18%
# White Students
66,498 Students
113,508 Students
% White Students
30%
29%
# Hawaiian Students
380 Students
732 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11,788 Students
13,500 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
4,929
1,935
# Students in K Grade:
15,550
33,335
# Students in 1st Grade:
16,317
33,946
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16,841
33,917
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16,975
33,933
# Students in 4th Grade:
17,143
32,734
# Students in 5th Grade:
16,858
31,233
# Students in 6th Grade:
16,402
38,464
# Students in 7th Grade:
17,144
38,423
# Students in 8th Grade:
17,262
35,623
# Students in 9th Grade:
17,906
21,226
# Students in 10th Grade:
18,238
21,000
# Students in 11th Grade:
17,133
19,965
# Students in 12th Grade:
15,566
23,445
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,949. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,840 is less than the state median of $11,603. 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
$11,432
$11,949
Spending / Student
$10,840
$11,603
Best Hillsborough School District Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10735 Raulerson Ranch Road
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Grades: 6-8
| 658 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
Lutz Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 783 students
Rank: #44.
Winthrop Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6204 Scholars Hill Ln
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 235-4811
Grades: K-8
| 1,344 students
Rank: #55.
Sunlake Academy Of Math And Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18681 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Lutz, FL 33548
(813) 619-5099
Grades: K-8
| 967 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: K-5
| 928 students
Rank: #77.
Bell Creek Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
13221 Boyette Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 793-6075
Grades: 6-12
| 1,131 students
Rank: #88.
Plato Academy Tampa Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7705 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 222-8687
Grades: K-8
| 391 students
Rank: #99.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10948 N Central Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 971-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 593 students
Rank: #1010.
Learning Gate Community School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16215 Hanna Rd
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Lutz, FL 33549
(813) 948-4190
Grades: K-8
| 771 students
Rank: #1111.
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10721 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 694-7667
Grades: 9-12
| 654 students
Rank: #1212.
Walton Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4817 N Florida Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 231-9272
Grades: K-5
| 150 students
Rank: #1313.
Trinity School For Children
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2402 W Osborne Ave
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Tampa, FL 33603
(813) 874-2402
Grades: K-8
| 903 students
Rank: #1414.
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Tampa, FL 33635
(813) 793-6085
Grades: K-8
| 835 students
Rank: #1515.
Waterset Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #1616.
Riverview Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9906 Symmes Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 412-6111
Grades: K-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #1717.
Navigator Academy Of Leadership Valrico
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1101 E Bloomingdale Ave
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Valrico, FL 33596
(813) 603-9340
Grades: K-8
| 925 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Literacy/leadership/technology Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6771 Madison Ave
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 466 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Victory Charter School Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13901 Sheldon Rd
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 551-2144
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Advantage Academy Of Hillsborough
Charter School
(Math: 54% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 459 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
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
Grades: K-8
| 1,151 students
Rank: #2222.
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
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #2323.
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10030 Mathog Rd
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 671-1440
Grades: K-12
| 586 students
Rank: #2424.
Slam Academy Tampa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7116 Gunn Highway
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Tampa, FL 33625
(813) 920-8802
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: #2525.
Kids Community College Riverview Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11519 Mcmullen Rd
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Riverview, FL 33569
(813) 699-4600
Grades: K-8
| 446 students
Rank: #2626.
Creekside Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14020 Us Hwy 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 419-5340
Grades: K-8
| 773 students
Rank: #2727.
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Corporate Dr, Ste 700
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Riverview, FL 33578
(813) 678-2030
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: #2828.
Channelside Academy Of Math And Science
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1029 E Twiggs St
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 579-9649
Grades: K-8
| 333 students
Rank: #2929.
Literacy Leadership Technology Academy South Bay
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1090 30th Street Ne
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Ruskin, FL 33570
(813) 234-0940
Grades: K-8
| 803 students
Rank: #3030.
Independence Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 907 students
Rank: #3131.
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
Grades: K-8
| 1,171 students
Rank: #3232.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2418 W Swann Ave
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 258-5652
Grades: K-8
| 338 students
Rank: #3333.
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Apollo Beach, FL 33572
(813) 773-4560
Grades: K-12
| 1,243 students
Rank: #3434.
Florida Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13008 N Telecom Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Tampa, FL 33637
(813) 291-0550
Grades: K-12
| 5,731 students
Rank: #3535.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
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