At a glance
Reported students
491
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
85th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
Hillsborough Virtual School: 491 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. 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
- 2,671
- Teachers (FTE)
- 207.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
What the reported data says about Hillsborough Virtual School
Hillsborough Virtual School is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Tampa. It is one of 294 current school records connected to Hillsborough. NCES reports 491 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 85th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, close to the Florida median of 10.7:1 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 (37.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.4%). English learners represent 4.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. 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, computer science. The school reported 15 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hillsborough Virtual School
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.3 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 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 9.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6
- 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
- White37.9%
- Hispanic33.4%
- Black15.5%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9.6%
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
15 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
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.
Plato Collegiate Academy Tampa
Other · Grades KG–10
393 reported students
Victory Charter School Tampa
Other · Grades KG–12
170 reported students
South County Career Center
Other · Grades PK–12
168 reported students
Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs
Other · Grades PK–12
168 reported students
Florida Autism Charter School of Excellence
Other · Grades PK–12
152 reported students
Pepin Academies
Other · Grades 03–12
834 reported students
Public schools near Hillsborough Virtual 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Academy at D.W. Waters Other · Hillsborough | PK–12 | 95 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School Other · Hillsborough | KG–12 | 3 | under 0.1 mi |
| Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs Other · Hillsborough | KG–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Encore Other · Hillsborough | PK–PK | 0 | 1 mi |
| Ese Birth Thru Age 5 Other · Hillsborough | PK–PK | 52 | 1.1 mi |
| Pre-K Ese Community Peeps Other · Hillsborough | PK–PK | 105 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hillsborough Virtual School
What grades does Hillsborough Virtual School serve?
Hillsborough Virtual School reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Hillsborough.
How many students attend Hillsborough Virtual School?
Hillsborough Virtual School reported 491 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 85th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,671 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hillsborough Virtual School?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 491 students and 48.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hillsborough Virtual School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hillsborough Virtual School is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Hillsborough attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hillsborough Virtual School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
9.4% 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 Hillsborough Virtual School in?
Hillsborough Virtual 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 Hillsborough Virtual School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Medical Academy at D.W. Waters (under 0.1 mi), Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School (under 0.1 mi), Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.