- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
Seminole Heights Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Seminole Heights Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087007650Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seminole Heights Charter High School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 69:1
- large classes for Florida
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Seminole Heights Charter High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Heights Charter High School ranks #19 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+87 students YoY
Seminole Heights Charter High School grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+36.4%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+87 students YoY 120087007650 · Tampa, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
276 enr · 69:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
Seminole Heights Charter High School grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+36.4%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Seminole Heights Charter High School 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 276
Seminole Heights Charter High School
276 students
What this shows Seminole Heights Charter High School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seminole Heights Charter High School compares
Seminole Heights Charter High School 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 | 69:1 | ▲ 288% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 9% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
69:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
69:1
students per teacher
- 288% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
White 8.7%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Seminole Heights Charter High School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Hillsborough reports $10,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seminole Heights Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Connections Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jule F Sumner High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seminole Heights Charter High School'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 high 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 (~276 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seminole Heights Charter High School
How many students attend Seminole Heights Charter High School?
Seminole Heights Charter High School has 276 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 87.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seminole Heights Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Seminole Heights Charter High School is 69:1, which is 288% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 339% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seminole Heights Charter High School?
56.5% of students at Seminole Heights Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seminole Heights Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Seminole Heights Charter High School is African American at 52.2% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seminole Heights Charter High School?
Seminole Heights Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Seminole Heights Charter High School rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, Seminole Heights Charter High School ranks #19 of 20 high 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 high schools in Tampa on the city page.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Seminole Heights Charter High School, 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.