Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hillsborough Virtual School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsborough Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Hillsborough Virtual School's student population of 613 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hillsborough Virtual School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsborough Virtual School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1253 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
34%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
37%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsborough Virtual School's ranking?
Hillsborough Virtual School is ranked #1253 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hillsborough Virtual School often compared to?
Hillsborough Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Classical Preparatory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsborough Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Hillsborough Virtual School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hillsborough Virtual School?
613 students attend Hillsborough Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Hillsborough Virtual School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsborough Virtual School?
Hillsborough Virtual School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillsborough Virtual School offer ?
Hillsborough Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Hillsborough Virtual School part of?
Hillsborough Virtual School is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Hillsborough Virtual School located?
Hillsborough Virtual School is located in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Tampa Heights.
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