Very Good
#1030 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 27% in state
Hillsborough Virtual School
School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A school in Tampa, FL where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2704 N HIGHLAND AVE, Tampa, FL 33602
- Math 44% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 85.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hillsborough Virtual School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2020, to 58% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hillsborough Virtual School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,917/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tampa), 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
$88,569
Median home value
$560,400
Median rent
$2,119/mo
College educated
60.8%
Homeownership
31%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33602; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Linabean Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Bible Truth Ministries AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Kidz Cove IIPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–11 | 2.6 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #69 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
Hillsborough Virtual School is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hillsborough Virtual School
Hillsborough Virtual School is a public school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 613 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hillsborough Virtual School
What grades does Hillsborough Virtual School serve?
Hillsborough Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hillsborough Virtual School?
Hillsborough Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Virtual School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hillsborough Virtual School rank in FL?
Hillsborough Virtual School ranks #1,030 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hillsborough Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hillsborough Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Hillsborough Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hillsborough Virtual School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Hillsborough Virtual School a charter school?
No, Hillsborough Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hillsborough Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Hillsborough Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hillsborough Virtual School?
9.3% of students at Hillsborough Virtual School 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 272-4362
- 4-Year Graduation
- 85.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33602)
- 19,694
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- 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 33602; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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