Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School serves 70 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School's student population of 70 students has grown by 438% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
70 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School is 0.73, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
23%
21%
White
41%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
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 the graduation rate of Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School?
The graduation rate of Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School is 40-59%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School?
70 students attend Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What grades does Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School offer ?
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School part of?
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School located?
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School 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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