Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Graduation Rate: <50%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students (13-14)
152 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
44 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(13-14)1%
n/a
Asian
(13-14)4%
3%
Hispanic
(13-14)16%
30%
Black
(13-14)15%
23%
White
(13-14)56%
41%
Hawaiian
(13-14)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(13-14)8%
3%
Graduation Rate
(13-14)<50%
78%
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
49%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs?
The graduation rate of Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 78%.
How many students attend Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs?
152 students attend Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs offer ?
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs part of?
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs located?
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs is located in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Tampa Heights.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break/Non-Student Days *
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Non-Student Days
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Seniors' Last Day
May 21, 2025 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School/End of 4th Grading Period (end of 2nd Semester)
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Students' First Day of School
August 11, 2025 (Monday)
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