Bridgeprep Academy Of Advanced Studies Of Hillsborough

Bridgeprep Academy Of Advanced Studies Of Hillsborough is a small high school in Riverview, FL, serving just 91 students in grades 9-12 within the Hillsborough school district. This school has experienced one of the most dramatic academic turnarounds in the area, jumping from a 1-star rating in the 2024-2025 school year to a 4-star rating in 2025-2026, moving from the bottom 20th percentile to the 72nd percentile statewide.

The school now achieves elite results on key End-of-Course (EOC) exams. In 2025-2026, 87% of students were proficient in Algebra 1, matching the top-performing Bell Creek Academy and far exceeding the district average of 63%. In US History, Bridgeprep achieved 92% proficiency, the highest rate among all nearby schools, including Bell Creek (88%). Biology 1 proficiency stands at 88%, second only to Bell Creek. However, the school struggles significantly with broader English Language Arts skills, with only 33% of 10th graders proficient on the FAST ELA assessment, compared to 60% in the district. This suggests the school excels at teaching specific, testable content but may need to focus more on developing overall literacy and analytical writing skills.

These impressive results come despite significant challenges. The school has an extremely high student-to-teacher ratio of 45.5:1, nearly double that of most nearby schools, and spends just $8,811 per student, less than traditional high schools like Bloomingdale High School ($9,381). Chronic absenteeism is a critical concern, with rates around 50% in recent years, far above the district average of 31%. Given the school's small size, the performance of just a few students can heavily influence overall results. While the 2025-2026 data suggests a potential breakthrough, it will be important to see if this high level of performance can be sustained in the coming years.