Simmons Career Center

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1202 W Grant St
       Plant City, FL  33563-6800


(813) 707-7430

District: Hillsborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
659th of 792 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,997 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  181

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.2%
White:
27.1%
African American:
9.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Simmons Career Center ranks worse than 83.2% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.62. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Simmons Career Center freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.2%), White (27.1%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simmons Career Center is 12. 12 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simmons Career Center is $12,997, which is the 10th highest among 9 alternative schools in the Hillsborough School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Simmons Career Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Simmons Career Center 659th of 792 Florida public high schools. (See Simmons Career Center in the ranking list.)

Hillsborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough 47th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simmons Career Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 1.95 478th 484 1.2%
2009 5.02 555th 587 5.5%
2010 3.30 603rd 620 2.7%
2011 11.27 537th 622 13.7%
2012 12.08 514th 606 15.2%
2013 5.51 577th 648 11.0%
2014 7.43 599th 687 12.8%
2016 7.17 606th 693 12.6%
2017 11.73 591st 714 17.2%
2018 11.27 588th 716 17.9%
2019 7.96 627th 734 14.6%
2021 5.15 670th 746 10.2%
2022 6.70 671st 774 13.3%
2023 10.62 659th 792 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Simmons Career Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 43 3 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2003 43 3 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 76
2004 61 13 0 26 1 n/a n/a 0 101
2005 156 28 1 78 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2006 167 29 3 87 4 n/a n/a 0 290
2007 157 30 1 73 3 n/a n/a 8 272
2008 123 31 1 86 1 n/a n/a 5 247
2009 124 26 2 66 1 n/a n/a 7 226
2010 128 19 0 81 0 n/a n/a 5 233
2011 111 19 0 89 0 0 4 0 223
2012 119 16 0 98 1 0 4 0 238
2013 86 16 0 102 0 0 4 0 208
2014 78 19 0 74 1 0 2 0 174
2015 114 26 0 96 1 0 5 0 242
2016 80 21 0 88 2 0 4 0 195
2017 59 14 3 59 2 0 7 0 144
2018 84 27 1 72 2 0 11 0 197
2019 69 19 1 108 0 0 6 0 203
2020 63 22 3 127 0 0 7 0 222
2021 56 19 1 124 0 0 5 0 205
2022 60 14 0 112 2 0 1 0 189
2023 49 17 1 109 1 0 4 0 181

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Simmons Career Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 76 3.0 25.3 42.1
2003 76 3.0 25.3 42.1
2004 101 5.0 20.2 49.5
2005 264 11.0 24.0 68.2
2006 290 16.0 18.1 54.1
2007 272 12.0 22.7 52.3
2008 247 15.0 16.5 44.2
2009 226 14.8 16.1 62.6
2010 233 14.0 16.6 70.6
2011 223 14.0 15.9 75.3
2012 238 15.0 15.8 77.3
2013 208 16.0 13.0 76.4
2014 174 18.0 9.6 83.9
2015 242 17.0 14.2 81.4
2016 195 16.0 12.1 76.4
2017 144 16.0 9.0 74.3
2018 197 18.0 10.9 80.7
2019 203 19.0 10.6 81.8
2020 222 18.0 12.3 86
2021 205 18.0 11.3 90.7
2022 189 15.0 12.6 83.6
2023 181 15.0 12.0 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Simmons Career Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 76 3.0 25.3 42.1
2003 76 3.0 25.3 42.1
2004 101 5.0 20.2 49.5
2005 264 11.0 24.0 68.2
2006 290 16.0 18.1 54.1
2007 272 12.0 22.7 52.3
2008 247 15.0 16.5 44.2
2009 226 14.8 16.1 62.6
2010 233 14.0 16.6 70.6
2011 223 14.0 15.9 75.3
2012 238 15.0 15.8 77.3
2013 208 16.0 13.0 76.4
2014 174 18.0 9.6 83.9
2015 242 17.0 14.2 81.4
2016 195 16.0 12.1 76.4
2017 144 16.0 9.0 74.3
2018 197 18.0 10.9 80.7
2019 203 19.0 10.6 81.8
2020 222 18.0 12.3 86
2021 205 18.0 11.3 90.7
2022 189 15.0 12.6 83.6
2023 181 15.0 12.0 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Simmons Career Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $368 (3.0%) $11,881 (97.0%) $12,249
2019 $344 (2.6%) $12,823 (97.4%) $13,167
2020 $513 (4.1%) $11,901 (95.9%) $12,414
2021 $569 (4.2%) $12,836 (95.8%) $13,404
2022 $1,422 (10.9%) $11,575 (89.1%) $12,997

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Simmons Career Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 627th of 734 High schoolsRanks 659th of 792 High schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Simmons Career Center)713
 6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough)5349
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course US History (Simmons Career Center)3533
 2%
   End of Course US History (Hillsborough)7365
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Simmons Career Center)100
 10%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hillsborough)6360
 3%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Simmons Career Center)222
 20%
   End of Course Geometry (Hillsborough)5753
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students203181
 10.8%
African American1917
 10.5%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic108109
 0.9%
Pacific Islander00
White6949
 29%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients81.8%81.8%
 0%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Simmons Career Center.

Simmons Career Center ranks in the bottom 16.8% of Florida alternative schools.

Students at Simmons Career Center are 60% Hispanic, 27% White, 9% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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