Pepin Academies

Summary:

Pepin Academies is an alternative public charter school located in Tampa, Florida, serving grades 3-12 with a total enrollment of 858 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pepin Academies has consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 83.8% to 95.2% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the district and state averages. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 18.4% to 38.3% over the past five years, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Pepin Academies' test scores are consistently lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 3% of students proficient or better in Algebra 1 in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 56% in the Hillsborough district and 55% in Florida.

Pepin Academies serves a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of approximately 32.75% White, 25.99% African American, and 35.2% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's performance is generally lower than the nearby schools in the Hillsborough district, such as Hillsborough Virtual School and Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School, which have higher graduation rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better test scores. The school's resource allocation and student-teacher ratio may be factors that contribute to its performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative 3-12

 3916 E Hillsborough Ave
       Tampa, FL  33610


(813) 236-1755

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
2241st of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,251 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  858

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
35.2%
White:
32.8%
African American:
26.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.1% Help


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Compare Details Pepin Academies ranks worse than 99.3% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 1.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pepin Academies ranks worse than 96.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Pepin Academies ranks worse than 90.1% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.36. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pepin Academies who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Pepin Academies is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (35.2%), White (32.8%), African American (26%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pepin Academies is 9.2, which is the 10th best among 8 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pepin Academies is $17,251, which is the 9th highest among 8 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Pepin Academies was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Pepin Academies 1158th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Pepin Academies in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Pepin Academies 727th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Pepin Academies in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 45th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pepin Academies

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 0.27 2060th 2064 0.2%
2016 0.65 2084th 2087 0.1%
2017 0.83 2107th 2112 0.2%
2018 0.60 2110th 2118 0.4%
2019 0.88 2169th 2182 0.6%
2021 1.57 2240th 2247 0.3%
2022 1.06 2216th 2219 0.1%
2023 1.11 2235th 2240 0.2%
2024 1.40 2241st 2256 0.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pepin Academies

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.60 580th 593 2.2%
2005 7.07 562nd 602 6.6%
2014 4.29 939th 999 6.0%
2016 2.55 982nd 997 1.5%
2017 2.78 1012th 1031 1.8%
2018 3.22 1015th 1035 1.9%
2019 4.22 1057th 1099 3.8%
2021 5.66 1106th 1136 2.6%
2022 6.63 1092nd 1148 4.9%
2023 4.03 1135th 1177 3.6%
2024 3.54 1158th 1196 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Pepin Academies

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 5.01 451st 484 6.8%
2005 14.10 419th 487 14.0%
2006 10.66 425th 477 10.9%
2007 10.87 487th 563 13.5%
2008 11.88 488th 577 15.4%
2009 11.74 504th 587 14.1%
2010 13.03 523rd 620 15.6%
2011 13.64 532nd 622 14.5%
2012 9.49 530th 606 12.5%
2013 10.44 553rd 648 14.7%
2014 12.92 571st 687 16.9%
2016 7.54 604th 693 12.8%
2017 6.34 630th 714 11.8%
2018 6.94 615th 716 14.1%
2019 8.05 626th 734 14.7%
2021 8.99 643rd 746 13.8%
2022 5.23 683rd 774 11.8%
2023 8.31 669th 792 15.5%
2024 4.36 727th 807 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a citizen
Saturday, October 5, 2019

Open Quote Most of the classes were too easy. They did not offer calc precalc a full course in trigonometry or calc. There was no dual enrollment or advanced placement students are not being prepared for college. Most of the students who go to college after graduating from pepin are encouraged to go to community college. Close Quote


by a student
Saturday, January 9, 2016

Open Quote I have attended the Pepin Academies of Tampa for approximately four years. The teachers and instructors are typically very spontaneous and appear to enjoy their occupation. They are also very encouraging and do expect the best out of each and every one of their pupils. One the other hand, my one and only complaint against them is how they keep the room temperature. I have a condition which prompts me to break out in hives in cold air or water. Almost all of the classrooms I walk into makes me feel as if I were walking into a Costco freezer. I feel that 68 degrees is an inappropriate temperature for me to stay in for nearly an hour: even with a jacket or long pants on. Unless it would be dreadfully hot and humid outside, temperatures in the cubicles should not be below 80 degrees.
In addition, the apparent reason as to why I've given this institution a low rating is because of the conduct of the fellow students. I understand that everybody in this place has some sort of issue or disability of their own, but they act as if they have senses of entitlement because of it. They act as if they can have higher authority than the adults. Occasionally (but not always), I will hear of individuals engaging in fights with the instructors and will storm out of the classroom in a rage, throw things, or even shout and talk back. The same goes with other kids: a child with anger management problems could tell another child to 'shut up' and if told to do the same, they could get physically and verbally violent. I feel as if Florida may as well legalize corporal punishment in all schools again in order to keep the people in line. It's gotten so uncomfortable that I don't even want to be around my peers or even be friends with them at all. This is my last year in high school and I have four more months until I graduate, but I don't know how much longer I can take it being around people who are 19 or so but act like 10 year olds. I really look up to the administration and the staff of this school, but something has to be done about the behaviors and attitudes about the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Pepin Academies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 28 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 31
2001 62 2 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 73
2002 122 23 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 122 23 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 119 28 3 35 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 137 36 3 35 1 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 77 16 3 20 1 n/a n/a 0 117
2007 81 26 4 26 1 n/a n/a 1 139
2008 76 35 4 24 2 n/a n/a 3 144
2009 87 30 1 23 2 n/a n/a 6 149
2010 94 33 1 28 0 n/a n/a 6 162
2011 77 39 3 35 2 0 2 0 158
2012 90 35 3 28 0 0 2 0 158
2013 100 36 5 29 0 0 4 0 174
2014 276 138 11 122 1 0 21 0 569
2015 271 147 9 143 1 1 22 0 594
2016 289 195 11 172 2 0 25 0 694
2017 300 200 11 205 2 0 27 0 745
2018 300 211 12 216 1 0 25 0 765
2019 294 213 9 248 1 0 24 0 789
2020 301 220 9 257 0 0 28 0 815
2021 291 220 11 266 0 0 29 0 817
2022 269 219 9 286 0 0 36 0 819
2023 281 223 13 302 0 0 39 0 858

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pepin Academies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 31 0.0 0.0 22.6
2001 73 0.0 0.0 21.9
2002 175 0.0 n/a 24.6
2003 175 0.0 n/a 24.6
2004 185 n/a n/a 22.7
2005 212 0.0 n/a 19.8
2006 117 n/a n/a 14.5
2007 139 n/a n/a 17.4
2008 144 n/a n/a 0.7
2009 149 n/a n/a 6.3
2010 162 14.5 11.1 8.3
2011 158 13.0 12.1 19
2012 158 23.0 6.8 17.1
2013 174 24.0 7.2 20.1
2014 569 69.0 8.2 36
2015 594 74.0 8.0 29.3
2016 694 82.0 8.4 19
2017 745 92.0 8.0 10.7
2018 765 99.0 7.7 16.9
2019 789 88.0 8.9 55.3
2020 815 86.0 9.4 48
2021 817 88.0 9.2 31
2022 819 90.0 9.1 24.2
2023 858 93.0 9.2 17.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pepin Academies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 31 0.0 0.0 22.6
2001 73 0.0 0.0 21.9
2002 175 0.0 n/a 24.6
2003 175 0.0 n/a 24.6
2004 185 n/a n/a 22.7
2005 212 0.0 n/a 19.8
2006 117 n/a n/a 14.5
2007 139 n/a n/a 17.4
2008 144 n/a n/a 0.7
2009 149 n/a n/a 6.3
2010 162 14.5 11.1 8.3
2011 158 13.0 12.1 19
2012 158 23.0 6.8 17.1
2013 174 24.0 7.2 20.1
2014 569 69.0 8.2 36
2015 594 74.0 8.0 29.3
2016 694 82.0 8.4 19
2017 745 92.0 8.0 10.7
2018 765 99.0 7.7 16.9
2019 789 88.0 8.9 55.3
2020 815 86.0 9.4 48
2021 817 88.0 9.2 31
2022 819 90.0 9.1 24.2
2023 858 93.0 9.2 17.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pepin Academies

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $490 (3.7%) $12,588 (96.3%) $13,078
2019 $383 (2.9%) $12,887 (97.1%) $13,270
2020 $369 (2.9%) $12,411 (97.1%) $12,779
2021 $2,206 (13.5%) $14,104 (86.5%) $16,310
2022 $2,237 (39.7%) $3,398 (60.3%) $5,634
2023 $2,657 (15.4%) $14,594 (84.6%) $17,251

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pepin Academies

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2169th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2235th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.4%
Ranks 1057th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 1135th of 1177 Middle schools
 0.3%
Ranks 626th of 734 High schoolsRanks 669th of 792 High schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pepin Academies)64
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5249
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pepin Academies)34
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5456
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pepin Academies)38
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5555
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pepin Academies)68
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)5760
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pepin Academies)94
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5452
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Science (Pepin Academies)58
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Hillsborough)5147
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pepin Academies)86
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5352
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pepin Academies)115
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)4945
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pepin Academies)104
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5449
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Pepin Academies)816
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)6226
 36%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Pepin Academies)1713
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5347
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pepin Academies)1017
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough)3147
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Pepin Academies)148
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Hillsborough)4741
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pepin Academies)1714
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5550
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Pepin Academies)1510
 5%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pepin Academies)3427
 7%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Pepin Academies)4438
 6%
   End of Course US History (Hillsborough)7365
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Pepin Academies)2210
 12%
   End of Course Civics (Hillsborough)6764
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pepin Academies)2212
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Pepin Academies)1113
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)5753
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students789858
 8.7%
African American213223
 4.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian913
 44.4%
Hispanic248302
 21.8%
Pacific Islander00
White294281
 4.4%
Two or More Races2439
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.3%17.1%
 38.1%


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Students at Pepin Academies are 35% Hispanic, 33% White, 26% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 858 students attended Pepin Academies.

Pepin Academies ranks in the bottom 0.7% of Florida alternative schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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