Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Q: Is Slam Academy At Apollo Beach a good school?

Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks 1524 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is a public charter school serving grades K-12 in Apollo Beach, Florida, with a diverse student population of over 1,000 students. The school is part of the Hillsborough school district, which is ranked 45th out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Slam Academy stands out for its strong academic performance, outperforming the Hillsborough district and the state of Florida in several key test score metrics, including Algebra 1, Biology 1, Civics, and 10th grade English Language Arts. However, the school faces challenges with a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 30.5% compared to the state average of 16.9%. Additionally, Slam Academy has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 59.55%, suggesting a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Slam Academy outperforms the Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs and Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School in most test score metrics, but lags behind the Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12) charter school. Slam Academy's student-teacher ratio of 19.2 is higher than the nearby schools, which range from 7 to 23.6, and its spending per student of $7,246 is lower than the state average and the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

5150 N Us Hwy 41
Apollo Beach, FL 33572

(813) 773-4560

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
1524^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,246

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 1,157

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.4%

White:

31.5%

African American:

18.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

See top rated Florida elementary schools

Compare Slam Academy At Apollo Beach to nearby alternative schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks worse than 67.6% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.61. (See more...)

Compare Details Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks better than 55.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.08. (See more...)

Compare Details Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks better than 74.1% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.58. (See more...)

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 Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.4%), White (31.5%), African American (18.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is 19.2. 15 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Slam Academy At Apollo Beach employs 60 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Slam Academy At Apollo Beach is $7,246. 13 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Slam Academy At Apollo Beach was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Slam Academy At Apollo Beach 529^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Slam Academy At Apollo Beach in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Slam Academy At Apollo Beach 209^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Slam Academy At Apollo Beach in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

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

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Slam Academy At Apollo Beach.

What do you think?

Your rating for Slam Academy At Apollo Beach?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	19.83	1842^nd	2247	18.0%
2022	33.58	1476^th	2219	33.5%
2023	28.99	1636^th	2240	27.0%
2024	33.61	1524^th	2256	32.4%

See the entire list of Florida Alternative School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	32.52	770^th	1136	32.2%
2022	34.93	742^nd	1148	35.4%
2023	40.50	696^th	1177	40.9%
2024	54.08	529^th	1196	55.8%

See the entire list of Florida Alternative School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	29.78	474^th	746	36.5%
2022	30.25	497^th	774	35.8%
2023	39.27	397^th	792	49.9%
2024	60.58	209^th	807	74.1%

See the entire list of Florida Alternative School Rankings!

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2)

25%

75%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Terrible school, teachers do not care whatsoever. No communication from any one at the school. I send multiple emails that go unanswered. Don’t get me started on the bullying… seems like it’s encouraged! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, September 11, 2021

Stay away from this school. They tolerate bullying, aftercare staff are immature and disrespectful to kids and parents and that is tolerated as well. I should have never enrolled my child in a school that was founded by a rapper by the name of Pitbull. That says it all about this school. Take my advice and run as fast as you can away from this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	203	89	1	208	1	3	40	545
2021	226	109	3	278	1	4	48	669
2022	307	156	3	377	1	3	70	917
2023	364	213	14	479	2	2	83	1157

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 Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	545	30.0	18.1	56.1
2021	669	38.0	17.6	51.9
2022	917	50.0	18.3	52.9
2023	1157	60.0	19.2	59.6

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 Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	545	30.0	18.1	56.1
2021	669	38.0	17.6	51.9
2022	917	50.0	18.3	52.9
2023	1157	60.0	19.2	59.6

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 Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$867 (11.0%)	$7,013 (89.0%)	$7,879
2022	$410 (6.0%)	$6,412 (94.0%)	$6,821
2023	$633 (8.7%)	$6,613 (91.3%)	$7,246

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Slam Academy At Apollo Beach	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5150 N Us Hwy 41	Apollo Beach	33572	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 773-4560	1,157	60	19.2	59.6%	364 (31.5%)	213 (18.4%)	479 (41.4%)	14 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	83 (7.2%)								(n/a)	54.0	45.0	40.0	61.0	58.0	60.0	48.0	70.0	43.0	49.0	41.0	45.0	49.0	59.0	24.0	34.0	64.0	33.0	78.0		77.0	$7,246	$633	$6,613
Eisenhower Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	7702 Old Big Bend Road	Gibsonton	33534	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 272-4000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
South County Career Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2810 John Sherman Way	Ruskin	33570	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 233-3335	196	12	16.3	73.0%	43 (21.9%)	46 (23.5%)	96 (49.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.6%)								(n/a)							20.0	22.0									9.0	0.0	16.0	24.0		$13,403	$1,420	$11,984
Kids Community College Riverview South (K-12)	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10030 Mathog Rd	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 671-1440	658	35	18.8	43.5%	200 (30.4%)	207 (31.5%)	214 (32.5%)	12 (1.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (2.9%)								(n/a)	63.0	55.0	38.0	51.0	40.0	41.0			58.0	63.0	34.0	65.0	65.0	43.0	28.0	50.0	71.0				68.0	$9,984	$128	$9,856
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Florida	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	10891 Hackney Drive	Riverview	33578	Hillsborough County	Osceola	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(407) 392-0685	233	11	21.1	9.0%	60 (25.8%)	73 (31.3%)	83 (35.6%)	7 (3.0%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.1%)								(n/a)	24.0	35.0	25.0	38.0	30.0	41.0	39.0	17.0	11.0	8.0	12.0	15.0	29.0	19.0	8.0	28.0	11.0	8.0	27.0	25.0	27.0	$22,219	$00	$22,219
Pinellas Virtual K-12	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	14405 49th St N	Clearwater	33762	Pinellas County	Pinellas	No	No	Yes	No	(727) 588-6448	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
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	794	40	19.8	100.0%	31 (3.9%)	548 (69.0%)	207 (26.1%)	5 (0.6%)	3 (0.4%)	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
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	155	22	7.0	21.9%	47 (30.3%)	46 (29.7%)	55 (35.5%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)								(n/a)																	20.0		50.0	55.0		$93,963	$25,099	$68,865
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	70	0		41.4%	29 (41.4%)	16 (22.9%)	14 (20.0%)	4 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (10.0%)								(n/a)																						$6,925	$928	$5,997
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	44	8	5.8		7 (15.9%)	21 (47.7%)	16 (36.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							44.0										28.0	53.0	61.0

Frequently Asked Questions about Slam Academy At Apollo Beach

Is Slam Academy At Apollo Beach a good school?

Slam Academy At Apollo Beach ranks 1524^th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Slam Academy At Apollo Beach in?

Hillsborough

How many students attend Slam Academy At Apollo Beach?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,157 students attended Slam Academy At Apollo Beach.

What is the racial makeup of Slam Academy At Apollo Beach?

Students at Slam Academy At Apollo Beach are 41% Hispanic, 31% White, 18% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Rate Slam Academy At Apollo Beach!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida Alternative School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Apollo Beach, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Slam Academy At Apollo Beach!

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.