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Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

Q: Is Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs a good school?

Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs ranks 394 th of 844 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

394^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 844 Florida Alternative Schools

Better than 53% of Florida alternative schools

Summary

The Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs is an alternative public school in Tampa, Florida that serves 167 students from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. It is part of the Hillsborough school district, which is ranked 49th out of 67 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school stands out for its consistently high 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.2% to 89.7% in recent years, which are significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, it also has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, from 25.3% to 31.4%, notably higher than the surrounding area. The school's test scores show a mixed performance, outperforming the district and state in some subjects like Biology 1 and US History, but lagging behind in others like Algebra 1 and English Language Arts. With a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 16.17% to 25%, the school appears to serve a relatively higher-performing student population compared to nearby alternative schools.

The Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs also stands out for its high per-student spending, ranging from $93,963 to $118,811 in recent years, and low student-teacher ratio, from 7 to 7.2, suggesting a focus on individualized attention and support for its students. This may be contributing to the school's strong graduation rates, despite its challenges with chronic absenteeism and mixed academic performance in certain subjects. Overall, the Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs appears to be a unique alternative school within the Hillsborough district, with a distinct focus on serving students with specific medical or homebound needs.

168

Students ?

6.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$89,949

Per pupil spending ?

10.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3993 E 21st Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

(813) 273-3933

District: Hillsborough

Racial breakdown:

White:

32.7%

Hispanic:

32.7%

African American:

29.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 20th percentile in 2013 → 53rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 33 percentile points since 2013

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Hillsborough

✓Above the Florida median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (60% vs 67% meeting standards)

!Graduation rate below the Florida average (23% vs 87%)

!US History scores 24 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school60%

District avg66%

Florida avg67%

394^th of 844

Florida public high schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 19 pts since 2016

From bottom 35% (2016) to top 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 9Alternative 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)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2013	21.3	766 of 956	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	25.1	682 of 897	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	27.9	633 of 839	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	8.1	673 of 740	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	8.3	661 of 736	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	45.3	394 of 844	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.3	593 of 807	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.4	356 of 792	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	23.5	539 of 734	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.5	409 of 716	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.4	369 of 714	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.6	453 of 693	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	32.6	464 of 687	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	43.5	343 of 648	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	31.0	465 of 622	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	23.4	482 of 620	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	24.2	456 of 587	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	37.2	382 of 577	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	31.5	394 of 563	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 170%~ state avg

English Language Arts70%+12 vs state

US History47%-24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2025)								FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC US History (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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	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 English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3993 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 273-3933	168	25	6.7	10.1%	55 (32.7%)	49 (29.2%)	55 (32.7%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)								70.0											70.0	47.0		$89,949	$16,680	$73,269
Idea Hope	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5050 E 10th Ave	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 755-4690	790	42	18.8	79.7%	28 (3.5%)	483 (61.1%)	265 (33.5%)	11 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)								(n/a)	32.0	27.0	36.0	34.0	22.0	32.0			30.0	28.0	40.0	56.0	54.0	10.0	39.0	22.0	60.0				37.0
Pepin Academies	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	3916 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 236-1755	834	62	13.4	5.3%	243 (29.1%)	210 (25.2%)	328 (39.3%)	13 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (4.7%)								(n/a)	0.0	3.0	4.0	10.0	12.0	12.0	15.0	5.0	4.0	5.0	2.0	4.0	16.0	13.0	0.0	5.0	9.0	6.0	19.0	33.0	27.0	$16,181	$515	$15,665
Medical Academy At D.W. Waters	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 233-2655	95	7	14.6	57.9%	11 (11.6%)	31 (32.6%)	45 (47.4%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	4 (4.2%)								(n/a)							71.0	55.0									31.0	34.0	35.0			$24,865	$2,741	$22,124
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	3	0			1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hillsborough Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	491	48	10.1	9.4%	186 (37.9%)	76 (15.5%)	164 (33.4%)	15 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (9.6%)								(n/a)	65.0	65.0	67.0	80.0	76.0	73.0	51.0	71.0	50.0	45.0	36.0	59.0	56.0	62.0	51.0	55.0	48.0	33.0	70.0	88.0	83.0	$20,042	$1,099	$18,942
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6310 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 985-3223	152	16	9.8	49.3%	30 (19.7%)	55 (36.2%)	54 (35.5%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.3%)								(n/a)																						$25,838	$77	$25,761
Detention Center West	Public, Alternative	3-12	3948 W Dr Martin Luther King	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 871-7650	26	5	5.2	15.4%	7 (26.9%)	16 (61.5%)	3 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Caminiti Exceptional Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2600 W Humphrey St	Tampa	33614	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	Yes	(813) 975-7611	69	15	4.6	82.6%	15 (21.7%)	19 (27.5%)	28 (40.6%)	4 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.3%)								(n/a)																						$64,077	$7,077	$57,000

Frequently Asked Questions about Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs

What is the racial makeup of Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs?

Students at Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs are 33% White, 33% Hispanic, 29% African American, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs?

In the 2024-25 school year, 168 students attended Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs.

What district is Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs in?

Hillsborough

Is Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs a good school?

Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs ranks 394^th of 844 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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