Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

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Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs ranks 593 rd of 807 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs is a small alternative public school in Tampa, Florida that serves students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, with a student population of 155. 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.

The school faces significant challenges, with very low four-year graduation rates ranging from 0% to 23.1% over the past several years, much lower than the surrounding schools and the state average. Chronic absenteeism has also been steadily increasing, rising from 3.4% in 2018-2019 to 27% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the surrounding schools. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Hillsborough district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, such as scoring 20% proficient or better in Algebra 1 compared to 56% for Hillsborough and 55% for Florida.

While the school has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 21.94% to 25% over the past few years, it has a high per-student spending, ranging from $93,963 to $118,811 over the past few years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. This high spending does not appear to be translating into better academic outcomes for the students, raising questions about the efficient use of resources and the effectiveness of the school's programs. Nearby alternative schools, such as Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence, Hillsborough Girls Academy, and Lake Academy, face similar challenges, while Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School and Hillsborough Virtual School have significantly higher graduation rates and better test scores.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

3993 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 273-3933

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
593^rd of 807 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $93,963

Student/teacher ratio: 7.2

Number of students: 167

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

33.5%

African American:

31.1%

White:

27.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.28. (See more...)

Compare Details Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs ranks worse than 73.5% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.33. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Student population at Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (33.5%), African American (31.1%), White (27.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs is 7.2, which is the 8^th best among 8 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs is $93,963, which is the highest among 23 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs 593^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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

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Rank History for Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	8.33	661^st	736	10.2%
2008	8.13	673^rd	740	9.1%
2010	27.93	633^rd	839	24.6%
2012	25.14	682^nd	897	24.0%
2013	21.28	766^th	956	19.9%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	31.49	394^th	563	30.0%
2008	37.18	382^nd	577	33.8%
2009	24.22	456^th	587	22.3%
2010	23.40	482^nd	620	22.3%
2011	31.03	465^th	622	25.2%
2013	43.47	343^rd	648	47.1%
2014	32.62	464^th	687	32.5%
2016	30.58	453^rd	693	34.6%
2017	40.41	369^th	714	48.3%
2018	36.46	409^th	716	42.9%
2019	23.46	539^th	734	26.6%
2023	43.39	356^th	792	55.1%
2024	24.33	593^rd	807	26.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	90	42	1	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	173
2006	89	57	2	43	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2007	80	46	1	30	0	n/a	n/a	7	164
2008	64	23	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	8	121
2009	76	39	3	38	0	n/a	n/a	7	163
2010	65	21	3	36	0	n/a	n/a	6	131
2011	61	19	3	42	0	0	7	0	132
2012	62	28	5	44	0	0	8	0	147
2013	58	26	1	44	1	0	7	0	137
2014	46	33	1	54	0	0	5	0	139
2015	52	23	0	50	0	0	5	0	130
2016	63	30	4	47	1	0	6	0	151
2017	57	32	5	56	1	0	3	0	154
2018	39	35	3	66	0	0	5	0	148
2019	37	35	3	60	0	0	3	0	138
2020	35	28	4	60	0	0	4	0	131
2021	35	28	5	54	0	0	4	0	126
2022	51	31	6	60	0	0	4	0	152
2023	47	46	5	55	0	0	2	0	155
2024	46	52	7	56	0	0	6	0	167

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 Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	173	30.0	5.8	34.1
2006	191	68.0	2.8	31.9
2007	164	80.0	2.1	26.1
2008	121	34.0	3.6	3.5
2009	163	41.6	4.1	16.7
2010	131	26.5	4.9	24
2011	132	25.0	5.2	28
2012	147	23.0	6.3	34
2013	137	59.0	2.3	29.9
2014	139	69.0	2.0	53.2
2015	130	75.0	1.7	28.5
2016	151	71.0	2.1	35.1
2017	154	50.0	3.0	17.5
2018	148	66.0	2.2	16.9
2019	138	24.0	5.7	24.6
2020	131	22.0	5.9	24.4
2021	126	20.0	6.3	23.8
2022	152	21.0	7.2	25
2023	155	22.0	7.0	21.9
2024	167	23.0	7.2	16.2

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 Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	173	30.0	5.8	34.1
2006	191	68.0	2.8	31.9
2007	164	80.0	2.1	26.1
2008	121	34.0	3.6	3.5
2009	163	41.6	4.1	16.7
2010	131	26.5	4.9	24
2011	132	25.0	5.2	28
2012	147	23.0	6.3	34
2013	137	59.0	2.3	29.9
2014	139	69.0	2.0	53.2
2015	130	75.0	1.7	28.5
2016	151	71.0	2.1	35.1
2017	154	50.0	3.0	17.5
2018	148	66.0	2.2	16.9
2019	138	24.0	5.7	24.6
2020	131	22.0	5.9	24.4
2021	126	20.0	6.3	23.8
2022	152	21.0	7.2	25
2023	155	22.0	7.0	21.9
2024	167	23.0	7.2	16.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$11,193 (15.9%)	$59,212 (84.1%)	$70,405
2019	$15,385 (17.6%)	$71,990 (82.4%)	$87,375
2020	$22,803 (21.8%)	$81,962 (78.2%)	$104,766
2021	$31,348 (26.4%)	$87,465 (73.6%)	$118,811
2022	$26,621 (25.2%)	$78,999 (74.8%)	$105,620
2023	$25,099 (26.7%)	$68,865 (73.3%)	$93,963

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 539^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 356^th of 792 High schools	28.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course US History (Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs)	65	60	5%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	138	155	12.3%
African American	35	46	31.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	5	66.7%
Hispanic	60	55	8.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	47	27%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.6%	21.9%	2.7%

Schools Near Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3993 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 273-3933	167	23	7.2	16.2%	46 (27.5%)	52 (31.1%)	56 (33.5%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)								(n/a)																	20.0		50.0	55.0		$93,963	$25,099	$68,865
Idea Hope	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5050 E 10th Ave	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 755-4690	873	37	23.5	82.0%	43 (4.9%)	558 (63.9%)	263 (30.1%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	26.0	24.0		22.0	23.0	32.0			30.0	27.0		28.0	34.0	51.0		23.0					64.0	$19,705	$1,223	$18,482
Pepin Academies	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	3916 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 236-1755	830	90	9.2	41.0%	255 (30.7%)	219 (26.4%)	305 (36.7%)	14 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.3%)								(n/a)	7.0	2.0	0.0	22.0	10.0	11.0	14.0	15.0	7.0	0.0	0.0	7.0	9.0	8.0	0.0	3.0	3.0	11.0	18.0	28.0	9.0	$17,251	$2,657	$14,594
Medical Academy At D.W. Waters	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 233-2655	60	0		68.3%	7 (11.7%)	22 (36.7%)	25 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	5 (8.3%)								(n/a)							44.0										28.0	53.0	61.0
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	28	0		46.4%	8 (28.6%)	5 (17.9%)	10 (35.7%)	4 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)																						$6,925	$928	$5,997
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hillsborough Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	613	57	10.7	9.3%	224 (36.5%)	106 (17.3%)	208 (33.9%)	19 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (8.8%)								(n/a)	67.0	70.0	72.0	69.0	76.0	60.0	78.0	84.0	36.0	27.0	46.0	47.0	56.0	49.0	54.0	56.0	51.0	55.0	79.0	91.0	82.0	$13,855	$2,112	$11,743
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6310 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 985-3223	152	27	5.6	5.3%	33 (21.7%)	48 (31.6%)	60 (39.5%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)								(n/a)																						$27,156	$3,369	$23,787
Hillsborough Girls Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	9506 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 630-4513	18	2	9.0	83.3%	3 (16.7%)	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	9504 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 840-7240	29	2	14.5	89.7%	11 (37.9%)	17 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

How many students attend Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs?

In the 2023-24 school year, 167 students attended Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs.

What is the racial makeup of Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs?

Students at Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs are 34% Hispanic, 31% African American, 28% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs in?

Hillsborough

Is Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs a good school?

Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs ranks 593^rd of 807 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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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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