PLATO COLLEGIATE ACADEMY TAMPA
Charter School
393 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Plato Academy Tampa is a public charter school located on Ehrlich Road in Tampa, Florida, serving students in the Hillsborough County School District. As part of the wider Plato Academy network, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its distinct focus on a classical education model. A hallmark of the Plato Academy curriculum is the integration of the Greek language and culture into the daily learning experience, aiming to provide students with a global perspective while maintaining high standards in core subjects like mathematics, science, and literacy.
The school emphasizes a "partnership" philosophy, prioritizing strong collaboration between students, teachers, and parents to foster a supportive and disciplined learning community. Because it is a tuition-free charter school, it operates under an agreement with the local school district while maintaining its own administrative governance and academic character. Plato Academy Tampa generally aims to cultivate critical thinking and character development, often utilizing smaller class sizes and a structured approach to prepare students for academic success in their future educational pursuits.
The school emphasizes a "partnership" philosophy, prioritizing strong collaboration between students, teachers, and parents to foster a supportive and disciplined learning community. Because it is a tuition-free charter school, it operates under an agreement with the local school district while maintaining its own administrative governance and academic character. Plato Academy Tampa generally aims to cultivate critical thinking and character development, often utilizing smaller class sizes and a structured approach to prepare students for academic success in their future educational pursuits.
393
Total Students
21.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 158 |
| Hispanic | 147 |
| Black | 24 |
| Asian | 35 |
| Two or More | 28 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White158 (40.2%)
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Hispanic147 (37.4%)
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Asian35 (8.9%)
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Two or More28 (7.1%)
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Black24 (6.1%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Phone: | (813)222-8687 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 393 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 139 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 17 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
37
Grade 2
52
Grade 3
52
Grade 4
48
Grade 5
41
Grade 6
45
Grade 7
23
Grade 8
37
Grade 9
16
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 42 |
| Grade 1 | 37 |
| Grade 2 | 52 |
| Grade 3 | 52 |
| Grade 4 | 48 |
| Grade 5 | 41 |
| Grade 6 | 45 |
| Grade 7 | 23 |
| Grade 8 | 37 |
| Grade 9 | 16 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 194 | 49.4% |
| Male | 199 | 50.6% |
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