Pepin Transitional School (Closed 2016)

3916 E Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
Pepin Transitional School serves 58 students in grades 9-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Pepin Transitional School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
34%
21%
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White
43%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.68
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Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
9%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pepin Transitional School?
58 students attend Pepin Transitional School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pepin Transitional School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pepin Transitional School?
Pepin Transitional School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pepin Transitional School offer ?
Pepin Transitional School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pepin Transitional School part of?
Pepin Transitional School is part of Hillsborough School District.

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