- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverview, FL
Bell Creek Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Bell Creek Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087008148Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bell Creek Academy High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 21.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bell Creek Academy High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Creek Academy High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+541 students YoY
Bell Creek Academy High School grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 1,131 in 2023-24 (+91.7%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+541 students YoY 120087008148 · Riverview, FL High · MID · CHARTER
1,125 enr · 41.7:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Bell Creek Academy High School grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 1,131 in 2023-24 (+91.7%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 55.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Bell Creek Academy High School 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 1,125
Bell Creek Academy High School
1,125 students
What this shows Bell Creek Academy High School reports 1,125 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bell Creek Academy High School compares
Bell Creek Academy High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.7:1 | ▲ 134% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 59% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,125 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.7:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,125
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
41.7:1
students per teacher
- 134% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 10.0%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, Bell Creek Academy High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bell Creek Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bell Creek Academy High School'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 high 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 (~1,125 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bell Creek Academy High School
How many students attend Bell Creek Academy High School?
Bell Creek Academy High School has 1,125 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverview, FL. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 1,131 (2023-24), up 541.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bell Creek Academy High School is 41.7:1, which is 134% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 166% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bell Creek Academy High School?
21.2% of students at Bell Creek Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bell Creek Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Bell Creek Academy High School is White at 41.4% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bell Creek Academy High School?
Bell Creek Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bell Creek Academy High School rank among high schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Bell Creek Academy High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Riverview, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Riverview on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Bell Creek Academy High School, 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.