How do these schools compare?
| Metric | FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | FOCUS ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| Location | TAMPA, FL | TEMPLE TERRACE, FL |
| School Type | regular | special-ed |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 5,748 | 110 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 36.1:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.6% | 43.9% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | FOCUS ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,744 | $11,744 |
| District | HILLSBOROUGH | HILLSBOROUGH |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | FOCUS ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41.8% | 29.1% |
| African American | 17.6% | 27.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31.5% | 36.4% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 2.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY | FOCUS ACADEMY |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 574.8:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | — | 41.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.