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West University Charter High
High School · Hillsborough · Tampa, FL
A Hillsborough charter high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11602 N 15TH ST, Tampa, FL 33612
- Math 5% proficient (2021)
- Reading 9% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 17.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at West University Charter High score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 9% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2021) · reading/ELA 7% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West University Charter High 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 64Bikeable
- 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
$43,919
Median home value
$249,600
Median rent
$1,259/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
36.7%
Poverty rate
29%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33612; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea VictoryCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Hospital/homebound/homebased ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Building Construction Academy at Bowers WhitleyEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hillsborough
- Schools in district
- 305
- Rank in district
- #258 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
West University Charter High is listed in HILLSBOROUGH; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West University Charter High
West University Charter High is a public high school in Tampa, FL, part of Hillsborough, serving approximately 455 students in grades 9th-12th with a 50.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,580 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West University Charter High
What grades does West University Charter High serve?
West University Charter High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend West University Charter High?
West University Charter High has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West University Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at West University Charter High is 50.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West University Charter High rank in FL?
West University Charter High ranks #3,580 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is West University Charter High's MySchoolScout rating?
West University Charter High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 West University Charter High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West University Charter High has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2021) and 7% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is West University Charter High a charter school?
Yes, West University Charter High is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is West University Charter High a Title I school?
No, West University Charter High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West University Charter High?
59.3% of students at West University Charter High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 455
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 50.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Hillsborough County
- Phone
- (813) 971-5011
- 4-Year Graduation
- 17.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33612)
- 49,899
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 · 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 · 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 33612; 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, 2012-2021, multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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