Serving 242 students in grades 6-12, Pivot Charter School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pivot Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Pivot Charter School's student population of 242 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pivot Charter School 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 Pivot Charter School 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
#3184 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
37%
Black
20%
21%
White
28%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pivot Charter School's ranking?
Pivot Charter School is ranked #3184 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pivot Charter School?
The graduation rate of Pivot Charter School is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pivot Charter School?
242 students attend Pivot Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Pivot Charter School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pivot Charter School?
Pivot Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pivot Charter School offer ?
Pivot Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pivot Charter School part of?
Pivot Charter School is part of Hillsborough School District.
School Reviews
5 10/6/2021
This has been a wonderful school for my child! My child loves that it's a smaller school. I love that the teachers take time to get to know my child!
1 7/23/2020
Been going to this school for years, the students there are basically all there. Because it's their last option before being sent to an alt school, there is so much drama for how small the school is and the teachers unfairly grade the work.
5 12/6/2016
My son has always been a good student but has some social anxiety. Pivot has been a blessing for him. He is learning there as his PSAT shoes a very high score. There is a measure of self reliance so poorPerformers may not be able to succeed here but if you are a good student who has plans for your future and don't want a much of drama Pivot is a great choice. At his precious school there were daily fights, not at Pivot. I don't know if you can find any school without drugs but I know there are children who have been kicked out for bringing drugs to school so that's good. There aren't any cheerleader princesses or testosterone filled jockeys wich for the average student is a plus. The staff is the most hands on and concerned for his success then he's ever had. It's a great place to send your child.
2 8/1/2015
I agree with your comments AMEN to that. Very disorganized and rude teachers.
2 12/19/2014
So let me start off by saying that I have always been a student who loved school and got A's and B's. But a problem I have always had is my anxiety levels in social situations. My Dad and I thought we should give Pivot a go after looking through many highschools in Florida. It seemed low-key, the students would get 1-on-1 attention, and it was a self-motivated system which I had no problem with.
I went there for a year and a half and let me tell you about my experience-
The systems were terribly unorganized. Kids would walk off to whatever class wherever they wanted and the teachers didn't care. When I first enrolled, the teachers kept screwing with my schedule and passing me off to other teachers so they would have less work to deal with. Any special days or events that were going on were poorly coordinated and weren't mentioned until the day before.
Second, the majority of students going there were basically going as a last resort because of their non-caring attitude and bad grades. They would sit at their cubicle doing nothing and disrespect all the teachers who turned a blind eye. I remember when I was once doing my work and a girl and boy were talking about all the drugs they have taken and the girl passed him a small bag of weed right out in the open and nobody did anything. All the students abused the uniform policy and again the teachers did nothing.
I honestly think most of the teachers lacked teaching skills and only came for a paycheck. And if you see a current student trying to convince you how good it is, it's because they do these things where if a student gets somebody to go there, they get some free cool prize.
It is not a good environment to be working in.
Overall, this school is a disorganized and terrible system and I wouldn't recommend this to anyone.
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