SOUTHSHORE CHARTER ACADEMY

Charter School 1,228 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Southshore Charter Academy, located in Riverview, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the umbrella of Florida’s charter school system, it focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and individualized instruction. The school is designed to foster a partnership between teachers, students, and families to ensure that learners build a strong foundation for future academic success.

As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the academy follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering the flexibility inherent in the charter model. The school prioritizes a safe, structured, and inclusive atmosphere aimed at meeting the diverse needs of the local Southshore community. By combining traditional educational values with modern pedagogical techniques, Southshore Charter Academy strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

1,228

Total Students

65.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSHORE CHARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	505
Black	342
Asian	26
Two or More	78
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
505 (41.1 %)
Black
342 (27.9 %)
White
270 (22.0 %)
Two or More
78 (6.4 %)
Asian
26 (2.1 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)769-1209
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 131

Grade 1 123

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 141

Grade 4 150

Grade 5 130

Grade 6 168

Grade 7 145

Grade 8 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHSHORE CHARTER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	131
Grade 1	123
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	141
Grade 4	150
Grade 5	130
Grade 6	168
Grade 7	145
Grade 8	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHSHORE CHARTER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	635	51.7%
Male	593	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)