LEGACY PREPARATORY ACADEMY

LEGACY PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 247 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, LEGACY PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

LEGACY PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located at 302 E. Linebaugh Ave in Tampa, Florida, operates as a public charter school within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The school is designed to offer an alternative educational environment focused on academic rigor and character development, serving students in the local community. By operating under the umbrella of the district, the academy aligns its core curriculum with state standards while maintaining the autonomy characteristic of a charter model, allowing for specialized instructional approaches tailored to its student body.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for future academic success and college readiness. Through its partnership with the district, LEGACY PREPARATORY ACADEMY leverages the resources and oversight of the Hillsborough County school system to support its faculty and student services. Families interested in enrollment or specific program details are encouraged to visit the official Hillsborough County Public Schools website or contact the school administration directly to learn more about their current mission and educational offerings.

For more information, contact LEGACY PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (813) 253-0053 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

302 E. LINEBAUGH AVE
TAMPA, FL 33612-7425
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LEGACY PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in TAMPA, FL with about 247 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
HILLSBOROUGH
Total Students:
247
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 247 students

Black or African American
68.4%
Hispanic/Latino
20.6%
Two or more races
6.9%
White
3.2%
Asian
0.8%

Female
55.9%
Male
44.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.