FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY

13008 N TELECOM PKWY
TEMPLE TERRACE, FL 33637

www.connectionsacademy.com/florida-online-school-launch

Charter School 5,748 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

Florida Connections Academy is a public virtual charter school serving students across the state of Florida. Operated in partnership with the Hillsborough County Public Schools, the academy provides a tuition-free, online learning environment for students in grades K–12. Its educational model is designed for families seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom, offering a flexible, home-based curriculum that allows students to learn at their own pace while meeting state academic standards.

The school emphasizes a personalized approach to education, utilizing a combination of live virtual instruction, self-paced coursework, and strong collaboration between teachers, parents, and students. By leveraging technology, Florida Connections Academy provides a comprehensive educational experience that includes core subjects, extracurricular activities, and advanced courses, all managed through a centralized online platform. It is a popular option for students who require a more flexible schedule due to personal, athletic, or academic needs, providing them with the tools and support to succeed in a digital learning landscape.

5,748

Total Students

133.0

Full-Time Teachers

43.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	2,404
Hispanic	1,811
Black	1,009
Asian	85
Two or More	398
American Indian	16
Pacific Islander	25

White
2,404 (41.8%)
Hispanic
1,811 (31.5%)
Black
1,009 (17.6%)
Two or More
398 (6.9%)
Asian
85 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
25 (0.4%)
American Indian
16 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)291-0550
Website:	http://www.connectionsacademy.com/florida-online-school-launch
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	5,748
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	133.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	43.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,151
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	289

* 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

Kindergarten 184

Grade 1 183

Grade 2 240

Grade 3 282

Grade 4 247

Grade 5 323

Grade 6 442

Grade 7 571

Grade 8 670

Grade 9 716

Grade 10 732

Grade 11 635

Grade 12 523

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	184
Grade 1	183
Grade 2	240
Grade 3	282
Grade 4	247
Grade 5	323
Grade 6	442
Grade 7	571
Grade 8	670
Grade 9	716
Grade 10	732
Grade 11	635
Grade 12	523

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FLORIDA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	3,023	52.6%
Male	2,725	47.4%

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