At a glance
Reported students
419
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
59.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
629
West University Charter High: 419 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
59.9:1 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
- 355
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Student–teacher ratio
- 35.5:1
What the reported data says about West University Charter High
West University Charter High is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Tampa. It is one of 294 current school records connected to Hillsborough. NCES reports 419 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 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 59.9:1, 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 Hispanic or Latino (44.6%) and Black (39.4%). English learners represent 7.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking West University Charter High
- 1How do the reported 59.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 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
- 7.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.3%
- 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
- White10.7%
- Hispanic44.6%
- Black39.4%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as 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.
Seminole Heights Charter High School
High · Grades 07–12
276 reported students
Sports Leadership and Management Academy (Tampa)
High · Grades 06–12
580 reported students
Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School
High · Grades 09–12
624 reported students
Pivot Charter School
High · Grades 06–12
205 reported students
Riverview Academy High School
High · Grades 09–12
201 reported students
Dr Kiran C Patel High School
High · Grades 09–12
639 reported students
Public schools near West University Charter High
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School High · Charter · Hillsborough | 09–12 | 624 | 0.8 mi |
| Chamberlain High School High · Hillsborough | 09–12 | 1,183 | 1.9 mi |
| North Tampa Success Center High · Hillsborough | 06–12 | 48 | 2.9 mi |
| Focus Academy High · Charter · Hillsborough | 06–12 | 110 | 3.4 mi |
| Pace Center for Girls High · Hillsborough | 06–12 | 46 | 4 mi |
| Hillsborough High School High · Hillsborough | 09–12 | 1,679 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about West University Charter High
What grades does West University Charter High serve?
West University Charter High reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Hillsborough.
How many students attend West University Charter High?
West University Charter High reported 419 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 355 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at West University Charter High?
The calculated ratio is 59.9:1, based on 419 students and 7 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 West University Charter High a public, charter, or magnet school?
West University Charter High 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 West University Charter High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.3% 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 West University Charter High in?
West University Charter High 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 West University Charter High?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School (0.8 mi), Chamberlain High School (1.9 mi), North Tampa Success Center (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.