Serving 17 students in grades 4-12, Hillsborough Girls Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsborough Girls Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillsborough Girls Academy's student population of 17 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hillsborough Girls Academy is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
6%
36%
Black
41%
21%
White
47%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hillsborough Girls Academy often compared to?
Hillsborough Girls Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Literacy/leadership/technology Academy, Lamb Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Hillsborough Girls Academy?
17 students attend Hillsborough Girls Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hillsborough Girls Academy students are White, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsborough Girls Academy?
Hillsborough Girls Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Hillsborough Girls Academy offer ?
Hillsborough Girls Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12
What school district is Hillsborough Girls Academy part of?
Hillsborough Girls Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.
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