- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tampa, FL
Florida Connections Academy
Federal NCES profile for Florida Connections Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120087008666Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Florida Connections Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #97 of 101
- schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 40.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Florida Connections Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Connections Academy ranks #97 of 101 schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+605 students YoY
Florida Connections Academy grew from 5,126 students in 2022-23 to 5,731 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 142.0 → 132.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+605 students YoY 120087008666 · Tampa, FL Other · LARGE · CHARTER
5,748 enr · 40.5:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students)
Florida Connections Academy grew from 5,126 students in 2022-23 to 5,731 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE lost 142.0 → 132.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Florida Connections Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Lennard High S
Lennard High School
2,553 students
What this shows Florida Connections Academy reports 5,748 students on the CCD universe file.
How Florida Connections Academy compares
Florida Connections Academy 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 | 40.5:1 | ▲ 128% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 5,748 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
40.5:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
5,748
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
40.5:1
students per teacher
- 128% 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.
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
Counselors10.0 FTE
Per 575 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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.5%
African American 17.6%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Florida Connections Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Florida Connections Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jule F Sumner High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lennard High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Florida Connections Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 2,553
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
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 (~5,748 students)
Frequently asked questions about Florida Connections Academy
How many students attend Florida Connections Academy?
Florida Connections Academy has 5,748 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 5,126 (2022-23) → 5,731 (2023-24), up 605.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florida Connections Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Florida Connections Academy is 40.5:1, which is 128% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 158% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Florida Connections Academy?
37.6% of students at Florida Connections Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Florida Connections Academy?
The largest demographic group at Florida Connections Academy is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Florida Connections Academy?
Florida Connections Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Florida Connections Academy rank among schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Florida Connections Academy ranks #97 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 Florida Connections Academy, Hillsborough also operates Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students), Newsome High School (3,157 students), and Alonso High School (2,863 students). See the Hillsborough district page for the complete list.