WATERSET CHARTER SCHOOL

WATERSET CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in APOLLO BEACH, FL with about 796 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 48 teachers, WATERSET CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

WATERSET CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Apollo Beach, Florida, is a K-8 public charter school that serves as a central educational pillar for the growing Waterset master-planned community. Operated under the authorization of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy. The school is known for its modern facility and its commitment to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and local families to support student achievement.

The school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become lifelong learners. By utilizing the resources provided through the Hillsborough County school system, Waterset Charter integrates technology and innovative teaching strategies into its daily curriculum. Families choosing this school typically benefit from its proximity to residential areas and a structured extracurricular program designed to promote well-rounded development beyond the traditional classroom setting.

For more information, contact WATERSET CHARTER SCHOOL at (813) 602-0622 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6540 KNOWLEDGE LN
APOLLO BEACH, FL 33572
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WATERSET CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in APOLLO BEACH, FL with about 796 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
HILLSBOROUGH
Total Students:
796
Teachers:
48
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
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 796 students

White
51.3%
Hispanic/Latino
27.0%
Black or African American
13.1%
Two or more races
6.2%
Asian
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.