WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 283 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 6 teachers, WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 47:1. 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.
WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH, located in Tampa, Florida, is an alternative educational institution designed to provide students with flexible, personalized pathways toward earning their high school diploma. Catering to those who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the school focuses on a self-paced curriculum that allows students to work at their own speed while receiving individualized support from faculty. The program is specifically structured to help students recover credits, overcome academic obstacles, and complete their graduation requirements in a supportive and focused environment.
The school operates under the philosophy of "Your Diploma, Your Way," emphasizing student agency and goal-oriented learning. By offering a smaller, more intimate academic setting, WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH aims to remove common barriers to success, such as scheduling conflicts or rigid instructional styles. Through its targeted approach, the school serves as an essential resource for students in the Tampa area looking for a second chance or a non-traditional route to academic achievement and long-term professional readiness.
For more information, contact WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH at (813) 971-5011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TAMPA, FL 33612-6086
(813) 971-5011
WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in TAMPA, FL with about 283 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
-
High School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
HILLSBOROUGH DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- HILLSBOROUGH
- Total Students:
- 283
- Teachers:
- 6
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 283 students
- Black or African American
- 52.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 33.6%
- White
- 10.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.