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#2389 of 3,778 schools in FL
Focus Academy
High School · Hillsborough · Temple Terrace, FL
A Hillsborough charter high school where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.
304 DRUID HILLS RD, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- Math 50% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Focus Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 37% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 15 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Focus Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,073/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Temple Terrace), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,651
Median home value
$267,200
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
29.1%
Homeownership
42.8%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33617; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harmon Stem SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–11 | 1.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Florida College AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–11 | 1.2 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| American Youth AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 688 | Compare → |
| Florida Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 5,731 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #153 of 286
- District spending per student
- $10,590NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Focus Academy is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Focus Academy
Focus Academy is a public high school in Temple Terrace, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 132 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,389 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Focus Academy
What grades does Focus Academy serve?
Focus Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Focus Academy?
Focus Academy has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Focus Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Focus Academy is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Focus Academy rank in FL?
Focus Academy ranks #2,389 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Focus Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Focus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Focus Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Focus Academy has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).
Is Focus Academy a charter school?
Yes, Focus Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Focus Academy a Title I school?
No, Focus Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Focus Academy?
15.2% of students at Focus Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.9%
- Phone
- (813) 443-5558
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 33617)
- 47,880
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33617; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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