Satelite Alternative Schools serves 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
64%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Satelite Alternative Schools?
99 students attend Satelite Alternative Schools.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Satelite Alternative Schools students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 16% of students are White.
What grades does Satelite Alternative Schools offer ?
Satelite Alternative Schools offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Satelite Alternative Schools part of?
Satelite Alternative Schools is part of Hillsborough School District.
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