Enrollment
1,055
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Riverview, FL
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for Winthrop College Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120087008893Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winthrop College Prep Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Riverview · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34:1
- large classes for Florida
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Winthrop College Prep Academy has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop College Prep Academy ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Riverview, FL.
School address
District: Hillsborough · Florida
NCES ID 120087008893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+91% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winthrop College Prep Academy compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winthrop College Prep Academy
Winthrop College Prep Academy is a mid-sized charter high school in Riverview, Florida, enrolling 1,055 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34:1 is larger than about 97% of Florida schools and 91% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,055 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 651 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #647, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and African American (27%) (diversity index 71/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1055 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hillsborough also operates Florida Connections Academy (5,748 students) and Jule F Sumner High School (3,602 students) alongside Winthrop College Prep Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Winthrop College Prep Academy compares
Winthrop College Prep Academy on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 34:1 | ▲ 91% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,055
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
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
34:1
students per teacher
- 91% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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 1055 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
African American 27.2%
White 22.7%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Winthrop College Prep Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsborough, which includes Winthrop College Prep Academy.
$9,835
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Winthrop College Prep Academy 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newsome High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alonso High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Plant City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winthrop College Prep Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 5,748
- Students per teacher
- 40.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,055 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Winthrop College Prep Academy
How many students attend Winthrop College Prep Academy?
Winthrop College Prep Academy has 1,055 students enrolled. It is a high school in Riverview, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop College Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Winthrop College Prep Academy is 34:1, which is 91% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 117% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winthrop College Prep Academy?
37.4% of students at Winthrop College Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winthrop College Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at Winthrop College Prep Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Riverview, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winthrop College Prep Academy?
Winthrop College Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Winthrop College Prep Academy rank among high schools in Riverview?
By Resource Investment Index, Winthrop College Prep Academy ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Riverview, 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 Riverview on the city page.
Is Winthrop College Prep Academy a good school?
Winthrop College Prep Academy earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hillsborough?
Besides Winthrop College Prep Academy, 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.
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