AVANT GRADE ACADEMY WESTCHASE

AVANT GRADE ACADEMY WESTCHASE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 227 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 22 teachers, AVANT GRADE ACADEMY WESTCHASE has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Avant Garde Academy (AGA) Westchase is a tuition-free public charter school located in Tampa, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. The school operates under the umbrella of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district and focuses on a holistic educational approach that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. Their curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity, often integrating arts and technology into the core subjects to ensure a well-rounded learning experience for their student body.

The academy prides itself on creating a supportive community environment, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students reach their individual potential. By focusing on a "whole child" philosophy, AGA Westchase aims to cultivate not only high-achieving scholars but also responsible citizens. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the community to enhance the overall educational journey, providing a structured yet innovative space for students to grow during their formative years.

For more information, contact AVANT GRADE ACADEMY WESTCHASE at (813) 551-2144 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

13901 SHELDON RD
TAMPA, FL 33626-3628
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AVANT GRADE ACADEMY WESTCHASE is a public Title I Charter school in TAMPA, FL with about 227 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:
227
Teachers:
22
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 227 students

White
51.1%
Hispanic/Latino
32.2%
Two or more races
6.2%
Black or African American
4.8%
Asian
4.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.3%

Female
40.1%
Male
59.9%

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.