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Florida Connections Academy

5912 Breckenridge Pkwy
Tampa, FL 33610
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 5,126 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Florida Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 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 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 5,126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Florida Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Florida Connections Academy's student population of 5,126 students has grown by 257% over five school years.
The teacher population of 142 teachers has grown by 317% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
5,126 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
142 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Florida Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Florida Connections Academy is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2570 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Florida Connections Academy, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
36:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Florida Connections Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
31%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
41%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Florida Connections Academy.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Florida Connections Academy and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida Connections Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Florida Connections Academy's ranking?
Florida Connections Academy is ranked #2570 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Florida Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Florida Connections Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Florida Connections Academy?
5,126 students attend Florida Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Florida Connections Academy students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Florida Connections Academy?
Florida Connections Academy has a student ration of 36:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Florida Connections Academy offer ?
Florida Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Florida Connections Academy part of?
Florida Connections Academy is part of Hillsborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 5,126 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 36:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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