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Horizon Charter School Of Tampa

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Horizon Charter School Of Tampa ranks 445 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

445^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 80% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Horizon Charter School Of Tampa is a public charter elementary and middle school serving 312 students in grades K-8 in Tampa, Florida, which is part of the Hillsborough School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the district and state in academic assessments, with 100% proficiency in several key end-of-course exams compared to lower rates in the surrounding district.

While Horizon Charter School Of Tampa has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism in recent years, reaching 31.4% in 2023-2024, this rate remains lower than the district average. The school also maintains a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 5.45% to 8.22% over the past few years, compared to higher rates at nearby traditional public schools like Bellamy Elementary School and Davis Elementary School. Additionally, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 16.0, compared to the higher ratios at nearby schools.

The consistent academic excellence at Horizon Charter School Of Tampa suggests the school's educational approach and curriculum are effective in supporting student learning. However, the school may need to address the increasing trend in chronic absenteeism, and the relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch could indicate a lack of socioeconomic diversity compared to the surrounding traditional public schools. The fluctuating spending per student may also be an area of concern, as it could impact the school's ability to maintain its high standards.

317

Students ?

21.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,250

Per pupil spending ?

6.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634

(813) 887-3800

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

74.1%

White:

10.7%

Asian:

9.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 94th percentile in 2022 → 80th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 94th-percentile peak (2022) to 80th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg54%

Florida avg58%

Elementary school

445^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 20%▲ up 40 pts since 2016

From bottom 41% (2016) to top 20% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

8^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 4 pts since 2016

From top 5% (2016) to top 1% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th of 176Elementary Schools in the Hillsborough

49^th of 67Hillsborough among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	78.3	445 of 2258	80.3%	★★★★☆
2024	87.0	252 of 2256	88.8%	★★★★☆
2023	80.8	391 of 2240	82.5%	★★★★☆
2022	91.4	135 of 2219	93.9%	★★★★★
2021	90.3	179 of 2247	92.0%	★★★★★
2019	80.0	408 of 2182	81.3%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	541 of 2118	74.5%	★★★★☆
2017	61.7	796 of 2112	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	41.2	1237 of 2087	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	68.7	615 of 2064	70.2%	★★★★☆
2013	41.5	1194 of 2029	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.9	1502 of 1984	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	34.1	1381 of 1985	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	20.4	1621 of 1919	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	21.9	1532 of 1847	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	30.2	1339 of 1789	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	17.3	1552 of 1786	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	13.8	1512 of 1688	10.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	19.8	183 of 202	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	13.3	183 of 199	8.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	96.8	8 of 1205	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.8	22 of 1196	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	97.4	14 of 1177	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	98.6	6 of 1148	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.0	14 of 1136	98.8%	★★★★★
2019	91.1	68 of 1099	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	91.1	71 of 1035	93.1%	★★★★★
2017	95.4	25 of 1031	97.6%	★★★★★
2016	92.5	51 of 997	94.9%	★★★★★
2014	83.7	125 of 999	87.5%	★★★★☆
2013	69.3	274 of 956	71.3%	★★★★☆
2012	72.0	232 of 897	74.1%	★★★★☆
2011	57.6	413 of 891	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	41.7	542 of 839	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	42.1	500 of 780	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	46.5	425 of 740	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	38.9	486 of 736	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2005	47.6	349 of 602	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	23.0	485 of 593	18.2%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Algebra 1100%+40 vs state

Geometry100%+45 vs state

Civics100%+29 vs state

Science95%+43 vs state

English Language Arts82%+25 vs state

Math74%+15 vs state

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What people are saying

by a student
Thursday, October 14, 2021

I hated going here the staff treated you unfairly and the administration stereotyped students as well as holding grudges, the only thing that kept me going there were my friends, but please take it from a former student- it sucked, don't put your kids here. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

I am so thankful that we found Horizon Charter School for our son. The staff is amazing! He is so excited to learn! Close Quote

Schools Near Horizon Charter School Of Tampa

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)					Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa	Public, Charter	K-8	7235 W Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 887-3800	317	15	21.8	6.6%	34 (10.7%)	10 (3.2%)	235 (74.1%)	31 (9.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	78.3	445^th of 2258 public elementary schools	80.3%		87	252^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	88.8%	193	72.0	69.0	65.0	97.0	97.0	100.0	55.0	72.0	62.0	97.0	93.0	92.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$8,250	$48	$8,202
Town & Country Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6025 Hanley Rd	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7500	379	30	12.6	77.8%	15 (4.0%)	19 (5.0%)	332 (87.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.6%)	17.6	1978^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.4%		19.8	1906^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.5%	72	39.0	24.0	39.0				44.0	29.0	53.0			41.0					$16,931	$2,185	$14,745
Dickenson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4720 Kelly Rd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 873-4732	514	36	14.2	61.3%	58 (11.3%)	52 (10.1%)	379 (73.7%)	10 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	25.5	1771^st of 2258 public elementary schools	21.6%		16.3	2001^st of 2256 public elementary schools	11.3%	230	40.0	39.0	38.0				36.0	57.0	56.0			40.0					$13,187	$1,607	$11,580
Bay Crest Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4925 Webb Rd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5382	572	24	24.0	62.4%	53 (9.3%)	35 (6.1%)	466 (81.5%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	9.8	2153^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	4.7%		12.1	2107^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.6%	46	31.0	30.0	33.0				40.0	34.0	32.0			30.0					$12,594	$1,385	$11,209
Morgan Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7001 Armand Dr	Tampa	33634	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5369	522	30	17.1	64.6%	60 (11.5%)	22 (4.2%)	431 (82.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	21.1	1871^st of 2258 public elementary schools	17.1%		18.5	1942^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	13.9%	71	26.0	52.0	36.0				57.0	53.0	34.0			30.0					$11,277	$1,406	$9,872
Woodbridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8301 Woodbridge Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 871-7460	602	31	19.2	62.8%	56 (9.3%)	35 (5.8%)	489 (81.2%)	8 (1.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	16.3	2002^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	11.3%		15.2	2028^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.1%	26	37.0	33.0	52.0				40.0	33.0	32.0			33.0					$12,534	$1,672	$10,862
Bellamy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9720 Wilsky Blvd	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5387	589	39	14.9	68.4%	39 (6.6%)	35 (5.9%)	480 (81.5%)	25 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.7%)	26.2	1751^st of 2258 public elementary schools	22.5%		27.9	1686^th of 2256 public elementary schools	25.3%	65	55.0	47.0	36.0				55.0	49.0	40.0			34.0					$13,270	$1,775	$11,494
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10907 Memorial Hwy	Tampa	33615	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 854-6010	526	38	13.9	71.5%	49 (9.3%)	28 (5.3%)	423 (80.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (2.9%)	20.6	1889^th of 2258 public elementary schools	16.3%		15.8	2012^th of 2256 public elementary schools	10.8%	123	33.0	30.0	37.0				46.0	41.0	48.0			47.0					$13,853	$1,842	$12,011
Alexander Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5602 N Lois Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5395	579	39	15.0	69.4%	23 (4.0%)	17 (2.9%)	530 (91.5%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	41.4	1310^th of 2258 public elementary schools	42.0%		44.3	1236^th of 2256 public elementary schools	45.2%	74	49.0	49.0	41.0				64.0	64.0	59.0			38.0					$13,704	$1,672	$12,033
Crestwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7824 N Manhattan Ave	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 872-5374	731	42	17.4	67.7%	35 (4.8%)	52 (7.1%)	613 (83.9%)	22 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	35.3	1491^st of 2258 public elementary schools	34.0%		32.1	1558^th of 2256 public elementary schools	30.9%	67	54.0	38.0	46.0				57.0	52.0	55.0			44.0					$12,067	$1,888	$10,180

Frequently Asked Questions about Horizon Charter School Of Tampa

Is Horizon Charter School Of Tampa a good school?

Horizon Charter School Of Tampa ranks 445^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Horizon Charter School Of Tampa?

In the 2024-25 school year, 317 students attended Horizon Charter School Of Tampa.

What is the racial makeup of Horizon Charter School Of Tampa?

Students at Horizon Charter School Of Tampa are 74% Hispanic, 11% White, 10% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Horizon Charter School Of Tampa in?

Hillsborough

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