How do these schools compare?
| Metric | INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY | PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DOVER, FL | PLANT CITY, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 811 | 2,572 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 35.7% | 53.6% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY | PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,744 | $11,744 |
| District | HILLSBOROUGH | HILLSBOROUGH |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY | PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53.4% | 29.7% |
| African American | 6.7% | 11.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32.9% | 54.7% |
| Asian | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 2.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY | PLANT CITY HIGH SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 17 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 811:1 | 428.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.4% | 38.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 464 |
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.