- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plant City, FL
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough
Federal NCES profile for Advantage Academy of Hillsborough, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087007633Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #2 of 14
- schools in Plant City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Advantage Academy of Hillsborough ranks #2 of 14 schools in Plant City, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087007633 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120087007633 · Plant City, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
457 enr · 18.3:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Florida Connec
Florida Connections Academy
5,748 students
- Jule F Sumner
Jule F Sumner High School
3,602 students
- Newsome High S
Newsome High School
3,157 students
- Alonso High Sc
Alonso High School
2,863 students
- Plant City Hig
Plant City High School
2,572 students
- This school 457
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough
457 students
What this shows Advantage Academy of Hillsborough reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Advantage Academy of Hillsborough compares
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Florida - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.1%
White 16.6%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.8, Advantage Academy of Hillsborough is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Advantage Academy of Hillsborough Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Advantage Academy of Hillsborough's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Advantage Academy of Hillsborough
How many students attend Advantage Academy of Hillsborough?
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plant City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Advantage Academy of Hillsborough?
The student-teacher ratio at Advantage Academy of Hillsborough is 18.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Advantage Academy of Hillsborough?
72.5% of students at Advantage Academy of Hillsborough are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Advantage Academy of Hillsborough?
The largest demographic group at Advantage Academy of Hillsborough is Hispanic or Latino at 71.1% of enrollment, in Plant City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Advantage Academy of Hillsborough?
Advantage Academy of Hillsborough has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Advantage Academy of Hillsborough rank among schools in Plant City?
By Resource Investment Index, Advantage Academy of Hillsborough ranks #2 of 14 schools in Plant City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plant City on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Advantage Academy of Hillsborough, Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students), Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), and Newsome High School (3,157 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.