How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Bowers-Whitley Career Center | Florida Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tampa, FL | Tampa, FL |
| School Type | alternative | regular |
| Grade Level | high | other |
| Enrollment | 76 | 5,748 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 8.4:1 | 40.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 63.0% | 37.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Bowers-Whitley Career Center | Florida Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,835 | $9,835 |
| District | Hillsborough | Hillsborough |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Bowers-Whitley Career Center | Florida Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 41.8% |
| African American | 27.6% | 17.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44.7% | 31.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 10.5% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Bowers-Whitley Career Center | Florida Connections Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | 4 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 76:1 | 574.8:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | - | - |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.