DOROTHY THOMAS CENTER

DOROTHY THOMAS CENTER is a Title I public school that is part of the HILLSBOROUGH school district, located in TAMPA, FL with about 60 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten 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 16 teachers, DOROTHY THOMAS CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. 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.

The DOROTHY THOMAS CENTER, located in Tampa, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, the center functions as a therapeutic and academic environment designed to support students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Its primary mission is to provide a highly structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique social-emotional needs of its student population while ensuring they continue to make progress toward their academic goals.

The school is known for its intensive focus on intervention, often serving students who require a smaller, more controlled setting than what is typically available in a mainstream campus. By integrating specialized counseling and behavioral management strategies with standard curriculum, the DOROTHY THOMAS CENTER aims to help students develop the coping skills and self-regulation necessary to succeed. The facility serves as a vital resource for the district, striving to provide a safe and therapeutic path forward for students facing complex personal or behavioral obstacles.

For more information, contact DOROTHY THOMAS CENTER at (813) 975-7355 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.