West University Charter High

Summary:

West University Charter High is a public charter high school in Tampa, Florida, serving 407 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.

West University Charter High stands out for its significantly higher percentage of African American (48.4%) and Hispanic (35.63%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school consistently underperforms academically, with only 9% of students proficient or better in 10th grade English Language Arts, compared to 52% in the Hillsborough district and 53% statewide. The school's four-year graduation rates are extremely low, ranging from 6.1% to 17.2% over the past few years, much lower than the 87.1% rate at Hillsborough High School, just 4.34 miles away. Additionally, West University Charter High has alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 86.6% to 93.6%, and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

The combination of low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and extremely low graduation rates at West University Charter High raises significant concerns about the long-term outcomes and opportunities for the students attending the school. Addressing these challenges will require a comprehensive approach to improve the educational experience and outcomes for the students at West University Charter High.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

11602 N 15th St
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 971-5011

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
773^rd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,245

Student/teacher ratio: 45.2

Number of students: 407

Racial breakdown:

African American:

48.4%

Hispanic:

35.6%

White:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West University Charter High ranks worse than 95.8% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 40^th among 42 ranked high schools in the Hillsborough School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.62. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at West University Charter High 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 West University Charter High is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (48.4%), Hispanic (35.6%), White (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West University Charter High is 45.2. 46 high schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare West University Charter High employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West University Charter High is $7,245. 34 high schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West University Charter High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West University Charter High 773^rd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See West University Charter High 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 West University Charter High

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	8.28	600^th	693	13.4%
2017	4.67	646^th	714	9.5%
2018	5.67	626^th	716	12.6%
2019	9.53	620^th	734	15.5%
2021	4.36	683^rd	746	8.4%
2022	3.71	709^th	774	8.4%
2023	5.54	702^nd	792	11.4%
2024	2.62	773^rd	807	4.2%

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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 West University Charter High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	13	94	1	31	0	0	4	143
2014	19	196	0	78	1	1	9	304
2015	53	211	0	99	0	1	14	378
2016	38	152	2	88	1	1	9	291
2017	39	134	2	66	0	2	5	248
2018	29	149	2	95	1	2	5	283
2019	26	135	3	113	0	1	9	287
2020	21	125	2	81	0	1	8	238
2021	33	156	2	108	0	1	7	307
2022	48	181	2	115	1	0	8	355
2023	53	197	1	145	0	1	10	407

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 West University Charter High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	143	5.0	28.6	58.7
2014	304	7.0	43.4	69.7
2015	378	5.0	75.6	20.4
2016	291	7.0	41.5	17.5
2017	248	5.0	49.6	20.2
2018	283	6.0	47.1	55.1
2019	287	6.0	47.8	23
2020	238	7.0	34.0	51.7
2021	307	7.0	43.8	36.2
2022	355	8.0	44.3	63.4
2023	407	9.0	45.2	68.1

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 West University Charter High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	143	5.0	28.6	58.7
2014	304	7.0	43.4	69.7
2015	378	5.0	75.6	20.4
2016	291	7.0	41.5	17.5
2017	248	5.0	49.6	20.2
2018	283	6.0	47.1	55.1
2019	287	6.0	47.8	23
2020	238	7.0	34.0	51.7
2021	307	7.0	43.8	36.2
2022	355	8.0	44.3	63.4
2023	407	9.0	45.2	68.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West University Charter High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$344 (5.6%)	$5,852 (94.4%)	$6,196
2019	$683 (9.2%)	$6,720 (90.8%)	$7,402
2020	$587 (8.0%)	$6,796 (92.0%)	$7,383
2021	$310 (5.0%)	$5,907 (95.0%)	$6,216
2022	$865 (12.1%)	$6,266 (87.9%)	$7,131
2023	$2,123 (29.3%)	$5,122 (70.7%)	$7,245

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West University Charter High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 620^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 702^nd of 792 High schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (West University Charter High)	14	4	10%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)	53	49	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course US History (West University Charter High)	38	22	16%
End of Course US History (Hillsborough)	73	65	8%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Geometry (West University Charter High)	11	10	1%
End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)	57	53	4%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	287	407	41.8%
African American	135	197	45.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	113	145	28.3%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	26	53	103.8%
Two or More Races	9	10	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	23%	68.1%	45.1%

Schools Near West University Charter High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th 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
West University Charter High	Public, Charter	9-12	11602 N 15th St	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 971-5011	407	9	45.2	68.1%	53 (13.0%)	197 (48.4%)	145 (35.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.5%)	2.6	773^rd of 807 public high schools	4.2%		5.5	702^nd of 792 public high schools	11.4%	71				9.0	9.0					0.0	4.0	8.0	15.0		$7,245	$2,123	$5,122
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10948 N Central Ave	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 971-5600	602	31	19.4	17.8%	209 (34.7%)	118 (19.6%)	182 (30.2%)	57 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	32 (5.3%)	69.1	140^th of 807 public high schools	82.7%		72	119^th of 792 public high schools	85.0%	21				66.0	68.0					48.0	57.0	92.0	83.0		$8,279	$254	$8,025
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley	Public	9-12	13609 N 22nd St	Tampa	33613	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 558-1750	54	9	6.0	68.5%	7 (13.0%)	17 (31.5%)	29 (53.7%)	1 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.8	698^th of 807 public high schools	13.5%		7.8	674^th of 792 public high schools	14.9%	24				17.0	0.0										$39,784	$7,386	$32,399
Chamberlain High School	Public	9-12	9401 N Boulevard	Tampa	33612	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7677	1,262	65	19.5	72.2%	154 (12.2%)	372 (29.5%)	669 (53.0%)	25 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	39 (3.1%)	12.6	664^th of 807 public high schools	17.7%		14.4	643^rd of 792 public high schools	18.8%	21				19.0	23.0					18.0	19.0	39.0	45.0		$9,509	$2,287	$7,221
North Tampa Success Center	Public	6-12	8602 N Armenia Ave	Tampa	33604	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 631-4426	140	8	17.5	83.6%	7 (5.0%)	86 (61.4%)	41 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	1	806^th of 807 public high schools	0.1%		1.1	790^th of 792 public high schools	0.3%	16	15.0	8.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	9.0	9.0	0.0	0.0					9.0	$28,219	$3,411	$24,808
Focus Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	304 Druid Hills Rd	Temple Terrace	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 443-5558	123	11	11.1	52.8%	43 (35.0%)	26 (21.1%)	42 (34.1%)	5 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.7%)								(n/a)															$19,873	$120	$19,753
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1933 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 739-0410	57	3	19.0	5.3%	4 (7.0%)	30 (52.6%)	18 (31.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.8%)								(n/a)
Carver Exceptional Center	Public	6-12	2934 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 236-3500	43	11	3.9	67.4%	8 (18.6%)	22 (51.2%)	11 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)								(n/a)															$54,234	$10,448	$43,785
Hillsborough High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	5000 N Central Ave	Tampa	33603	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 276-5620	1,891	89	21.2	55.5%	305 (16.1%)	559 (29.6%)	803 (42.5%)	153 (8.1%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	66 (3.5%)	35.4	469^th of 807 public high schools	41.9%		33.6	465^th of 792 public high schools	41.3%	4				41.0	48.0					24.0	38.0	56.0	60.0		$7,935	$1,341	$6,594
Middleton High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4801 N 22nd St	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	Yes	No	Yes	(813) 233-3360	1,511	73	20.6	57.3%	184 (12.2%)	716 (47.4%)	302 (20.0%)	231 (15.3%)	6 (0.4%)	5 (0.3%)	67 (4.4%)	42.3	394^th of 807 public high schools	51.2%		37.5	417^th of 792 public high schools	47.3%	23				55.0	46.0					10.0	54.0	61.0	59.0		$9,460	$1,637	$7,823

Frequently Asked Questions about West University Charter High

What is the racial makeup of West University Charter High?

Students at West University Charter High are 48% African American, 36% Hispanic, 13% White, 2% Two or more races.

Is West University Charter High a good school?

West University Charter High ranks in the bottom 4.2% of Florida high schools.

What district is West University Charter High in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend West University Charter High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 407 students attended West University Charter High.

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