Seminole Heights Charter High School

Summary:

Seminole Heights Charter High School is a public charter high school in Tampa, Florida, serving 239 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hillsborough School District, which is ranked 45 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Seminole Heights Charter High School stands out from the surrounding schools in several key ways. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (55.23%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 29.48% to 61.43% African American students. However, the school's performance is concerning, with extremely low 4-year graduation rates ranging from 3.4% to 12.8% over the past 5 years, much lower than the surrounding schools, which have graduation rates ranging from 0% to 87.1%. Additionally, Seminole Heights Charter High School has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 87.9% to 95.7%, far exceeding the rates of nearby schools, which range from 0% to 93.8%. The school's standardized test scores are also consistently poor, with proficiency rates ranging from 0% to 16%, significantly lower than the surrounding schools and the district/state averages.

Despite the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Seminole Heights Charter High School, ranging from 30.84% to 71.55% over the past 3 years, the school's per-student spending has remained relatively low, raising questions about the allocation of resources and the school's ability to effectively support its student population. In comparison, Chamberlain High School and Blake High School, which are within a few miles, have significantly higher graduation rates, test scores, and overall performance metrics, indicating that Seminole Heights Charter High School faces unique challenges that require targeted interventions to improve outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 7-12

 4006 N Florida Ave
       Tampa, FL  33603


(813) 234-0809

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
754th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,392 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  59.7 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

African American:
55.2%
Hispanic:
33.9%
White:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Seminole Heights Charter High School ranks worse than 93.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 39th among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seminole Heights Charter High School 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 Racial makeup is: African American (55.2%), Hispanic (33.9%), White (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 71.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seminole Heights Charter High School is 59.7. 47 high schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Seminole Heights Charter High School employs 4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seminole Heights Charter High School is $9,392, which is the 11th highest among 42 high schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Seminole Heights Charter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Seminole Heights Charter High School 754th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Seminole Heights Charter High School 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 Seminole Heights Charter High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 7.06 574th 622 7.7%
2013 3.27 609th 648 6.0%
2014 10.55 585th 687 14.8%
2016 3.54 655th 693 5.5%
2017 6.35 629th 714 11.9%
2018 5.06 636th 716 11.2%
2019 4.13 661st 734 9.9%
2022 2.05 759th 774 1.9%
2023 3.50 740th 792 6.6%
2024 3.19 754th 807 6.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Seminole Heights Charter High School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Open Quote Seminole has been a great help for my son in getting his final courses for graduation. The teachers are helpful and the administration cares about the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Seminole Heights Charter High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 20 112 0 49 0 0 3 0 184
2012 44 231 2 88 1 0 3 0 369
2013 37 208 1 121 1 0 10 0 378
2014 47 235 1 136 2 0 10 0 431
2015 47 209 0 155 2 1 21 0 435
2016 33 196 0 111 0 1 13 0 354
2017 33 145 0 88 0 0 8 0 274
2018 29 130 2 90 0 0 18 0 269
2019 21 120 0 98 0 0 15 0 254
2020 25 125 1 85 0 0 4 0 240
2021 13 115 1 80 0 0 5 0 214
2022 25 88 4 92 0 0 5 0 214
2023 18 132 0 81 0 0 8 0 239

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 Seminole Heights Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 184 3.0 61.3 58.2
2012 369 10.0 36.9 59.6
2013 378 10.0 37.8 57.7
2014 431 11.0 39.1 75.9
2015 435 13.0 33.4 21.4
2016 354 9.0 39.3 38.4
2017 274 6.0 45.6 39.4
2018 269 5.0 53.8 56.9
2019 254 4.0 63.5 65.4
2020 240 6.0 40.0 57.9
2021 214 4.0 53.5 30.8
2022 214 2.0 107.0 48.6
2023 239 4.0 59.7 71.5

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 Seminole Heights Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 184 3.0 61.3 58.2
2012 369 10.0 36.9 59.6
2013 378 10.0 37.8 57.7
2014 431 11.0 39.1 75.9
2015 435 13.0 33.4 21.4
2016 354 9.0 39.3 38.4
2017 274 6.0 45.6 39.4
2018 269 5.0 53.8 56.9
2019 254 4.0 63.5 65.4
2020 240 6.0 40.0 57.9
2021 214 4.0 53.5 30.8
2022 214 2.0 107.0 48.6
2023 239 4.0 59.7 71.5

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 Seminole Heights Charter High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $509 (7.2%) $6,552 (92.8%) $7,061
2019 $665 (8.4%) $7,211 (91.6%) $7,876
2020 $683 (8.3%) $7,498 (91.7%) $8,181
2021 $475 (6.6%) $6,757 (93.4%) $7,233
2022 $1,210 (13.1%) $8,007 (86.9%) $9,217
2023 $3,357 (35.7%) $6,035 (64.3%) $9,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Seminole Heights Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 661st of 734 High schoolsRanks 740th of 792 High schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Seminole Heights Charter High School)30
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Seminole Heights Charter High School)016
 16%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Hillsborough)6762
 5%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Seminole Heights Charter High School)3016
 14%
   End of Course US History (Hillsborough)7365
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Seminole Heights Charter High School)153
 12%
   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 Students254239
 5.9%
African American120132
 10%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic9881
 17.3%
Pacific Islander00
White2118
 14.3%
Two or More Races158
 46.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.4%71.5%
 6.2%


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Seminole Heights Charter High School ranks in the bottom 6.6% of Florida high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Seminole Heights Charter High School.

Students at Seminole Heights Charter High School are 55% African American, 34% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% Two or more races.


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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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