- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Detention Center West
Federal NCES profile for Detention Center West, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087003390
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 95
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Detention Center West earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #5 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Detention Center West has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Detention Center West ranks #5 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Detention Center West grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120087003390 · Tampa, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
26 enr · 3.7:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Detention Center West grew from 66 students in 2022-23 to 74 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Detention Center West 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 26
Detention Center West
26 students
What this shows Detention Center West reports 26 students on the CCD universe file.
How Detention Center West compares
Detention Center West 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 | 3.7:1 | ▼ 79% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 26 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
26
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 26 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.5%
White 26.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Largest group: African American at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Detention Center West is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Detention Center West Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Detention Center West'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 (~26 students)
Frequently asked questions about Detention Center West
How many students attend Detention Center West?
Detention Center West has 26 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 66 (2022-23) → 74 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Detention Center West?
The student-teacher ratio at Detention Center West is 3.7:1, which is 79% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 76% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Detention Center West?
40.9% of students at Detention Center West are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Detention Center West?
The largest demographic group at Detention Center West is African American at 61.5% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Detention Center West?
Detention Center West has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Detention Center West rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Detention Center West ranks #5 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Detention Center West, 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.