Enrollment
491
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 120087008053
Hillsborough Virtual School — Tampa, FL
Federal NCES profile for Hillsborough Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 69/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 84
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 18.3:1 Florida avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsborough Virtual School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hillsborough Virtual School reports 491 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 76.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 36% below the Florida state mean of 18.3:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 9.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 83% below the Florida average and 82% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 82 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hillsborough spends $11,744 per pupil district-wide, below the Florida average of $12,756 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 43.2% from local sources (property taxes), 40.7% from the state, and 16.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (B-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hillsborough Virtual School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Florida state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 18.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 83% | 52.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 38% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 83% 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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$11,744
per pupil, district-wide
— below Florida avg of $12,756
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 82 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.
Overview
Enrollment 491 Top 38% in Florida — larger than 62% of 4,029 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 76.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 9.1% -83% vs state
NCES ID 120087008053
Student demographics
White 37.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.4%
African American 15.5%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 82:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Hillsborough Virtual School.
$11,744
Per student
-8%
vs Florida
Avg $12,756
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 43.2%
State 40.7%
Federal 16.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 36.1:1
- Enrollment
- 3,602
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Enrollment
- 2,863
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Enrollment
- 2,572
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough Virtual School
How many students attend Hillsborough Virtual School?
Hillsborough Virtual School has 491 students enrolled. It is a other school in TAMPA, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsborough Virtual School is 11.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Florida average of 18.3:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsborough Virtual School?
9.1% of students at Hillsborough Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsborough Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsborough Virtual School is White at 37.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in TAMPA, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsborough Virtual School?
Hillsborough Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (B-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.