WATERS CAREER CENTER

HILLSBOROUGH
2704 N HIGHLAND AVE
TAMPA, FL 33602
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Waters Career Center, located in Tampa, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. The center is designed to provide high-quality vocational and career-technical training to students, focusing on equipping them with the practical skills and industry-specific knowledge necessary for success in the modern workforce. By integrating traditional academics with hands-on professional instruction, the school aims to prepare students for immediate employment or advanced post-secondary technical training.

The curriculum at Waters Career Center emphasizes career readiness through specialized programs that cater to diverse interests and professional pathways. By fostering an environment that prioritizes technical proficiency and work ethic, the school serves as a vital bridge between secondary education and the professional world. Students attending the center benefit from a focused learning environment that helps them gain certifications, refine their technical abilities, and develop the confidence needed to excel in their chosen career fields.
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School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HILLSBOROUGH
Phone: (813)233-2655
Grade Range: M - M
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NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 51
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4

* 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 breakdown: M - M