At a glance
Reported students
639
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
48th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Dr Kiran C Patel High School: 639 reported students.
State peer staffing position
84th percentile
26.6:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 25.5:1
What the reported data says about Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Dr Kiran C Patel High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tampa. It is one of 294 current school records connected to Hillsborough. NCES reports 639 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 48th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26.6:1, above the Florida median of 21.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (30.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.4%). English learners represent 2.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Dr Kiran C Patel High School
- 1How do the reported 26.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.2%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.8%
- Hispanic27.4%
- Black18.5%
- Asian16.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
2 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hillsborough
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
High · Grades 09–12
624 reported students
Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa)
High · Grades 06–12
580 reported students
West University Charter High
High · Grades 09–12
419 reported students
Seminole Heights Charter High School
High · Grades 07–12
276 reported students
Winthrop College Prep Academy
High · Grades 09–12
1,055 reported students
Pivot Charter School
High · Grades 06–12
205 reported students
Public schools near Dr Kiran C Patel High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Academy High · Charter · Hillsborough | 06–12 | 110 | 2.3 mi |
| Tampa Bay Technical High School High · Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,181 | 3.2 mi |
| King High School High · Hillsborough | 09–12 | 1,154 | 3.6 mi |
| Armwood High School High · Hillsborough | 09–12 | 2,278 | 4.4 mi |
| Brandon Success Center High · Hillsborough | 06–12 | 97 | 4.8 mi |
| West University Charter High High · Charter · Hillsborough | 09–12 | 419 | 5.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr Kiran C Patel High School
What grades does Dr Kiran C Patel High School serve?
Dr Kiran C Patel High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Hillsborough.
How many students attend Dr Kiran C Patel High School?
Dr Kiran C Patel High School reported 639 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 48th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 587 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr Kiran C Patel High School?
The calculated ratio is 26.6:1, based on 639 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr Kiran C Patel High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr Kiran C Patel High School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Dr Kiran C Patel High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
7.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Dr Kiran C Patel High School in?
Dr Kiran C Patel High School is part of Hillsborough, based in Tampa, FL, which operates 294 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr Kiran C Patel High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Focus Academy (2.3 mi), Tampa Bay Technical High School (3.2 mi), King High School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.