WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH

www.yourdiplomayourway.com

Charter School 407 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

407

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

45.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	145
Black	197
Asian	1
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Black
197 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
145 (35.6 %)
White
53 (13.0 %)
Two or More
10 (2.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)971-5011
Website:	http://www.yourdiplomayourway.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	45.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Grade 9 27

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 160

Grade 12 125

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	27
Grade 10	95
Grade 11	160
Grade 12	125

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST UNIVERSITY CHARTER HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	145	35.6%
Male	262	64.4%

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