CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE

CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 355 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 29 teachers, CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE 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.

CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE is a public charter school located in downtown Tampa, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the academy is designed to offer a rigorous academic curriculum with a specialized focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school emphasizes preparing students for success in higher education and future careers by integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction into its daily programming.

Beyond its core academic mission, the school focuses on fostering a structured and supportive learning environment that encourages character development and academic excellence. By leveraging its urban location in the Channelside district, the school aims to provide a diverse student population with high-quality educational opportunities that meet state standards while encouraging critical thinking and analytical skills. Prospective families typically engage with the school through the Hillsborough County charter school application process.

For more information, contact CHANNELSIDE ACADEMY OF MATH AND SCIENCE at (813) 579-9649 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.