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Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science vs. Horizon Charter School Of Tampa

Should you attend Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science or Horizon Charter School Of Tampa? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science
9659 W Waters Ave
Tampa, FL 33635
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Horizon Charter School Of Tampa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 835 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science ranks in the top 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 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 312 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
835 students
312 students
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This chart displays total students of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
20 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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Test Scores

#1190 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#61 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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56%
(Top 50% in FL)
85-89%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
(Top 30% in FL)
85-89%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
80-89%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa by grade.
Kindergarten Students
88
43
Grade 1 Students
92
35
Grade 2 Students
81
36
Grade 3 Students
84
31
Grade 4 Students
100
37
Grade 5 Students
106
31
Grade 6 Students
87
44
Grade 7 Students
127
29
Grade 8 Students
70
26

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
11%
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% Hispanic
74%
68%
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% Black
4%
3%
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% White
17%
15%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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0.42
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
4%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hillsborough Academy Of Math And Science and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
3
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Sports
Basketball, Soccer, Volley Ball
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Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
21
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Extracurriculars
Art, Battle of the Books, Business/Entrepreneurship, CANVA Digital Design, Cheerleading, Chess, Dance/Step Team, Directive Drawing, Guitar/Ukulele Club, Intermural Sports, Jazz Band, Journalism, Morning Show, NEHS, NJHS, Running Club, Student Council, Tabletop Gaming, Theater, Wounded Warrior Project, Yearbook
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