- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tampa, FL
West University Charter High
Federal NCES profile for West University Charter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087008112Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West University Charter High earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 20
- high schools in Tampa · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 46.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 57.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West University Charter High has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West University Charter High ranks #19 of 20 high schools in Tampa, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
West University Charter High grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 120087008112 · Tampa, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
419 enr · 46.6:1 · 57.5% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students)
West University Charter High grew from 407 students in 2022-23 to 455 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West University Charter High 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 419
West University Charter High
419 students
What this shows West University Charter High reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How West University Charter High compares
West University Charter High 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 | 46.6:1 | ▲ 162% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.5% | ▲ 11% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
46.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
46.6:1
students per teacher
- 162% 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
African American 39.4%
White 10.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, West University Charter High 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 West University Charter High 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 West University Charter High'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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about West University Charter High
How many students attend West University Charter High?
West University Charter High has 419 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tampa, FL. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 455 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West University Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at West University Charter High is 46.6:1, which is 162% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 197% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West University Charter High?
57.5% of students at West University Charter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West University Charter High?
The largest demographic group at West University Charter High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Tampa, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West University Charter High?
West University Charter High has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 West University Charter High rank among high schools in Tampa?
By Resource Investment Index, West University Charter High 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 West University Charter High, 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.