SOUTHSHORE CHARTER ACADEMY

Charter School 1,230 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Southshore Charter Academy, located in Riverview, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–8. Operating under the umbrella of Florida’s charter school system, it focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects, character development, and individualized instruction. The school is designed to foster a partnership between teachers, students, and families to ensure that learners build a strong foundation for future academic success.

As part of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the academy follows state-mandated curriculum standards while offering the flexibility inherent in the charter model. The school prioritizes a safe, structured, and inclusive atmosphere aimed at meeting the diverse needs of the local Southshore community. By combining traditional educational values with modern pedagogical techniques, Southshore Charter Academy strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school and beyond.

1,230

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHSHORE CHARTER ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	518
Black	341
Asian	38
Two or More	69
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
518 (42.1%)
Black
341 (27.7%)
White
256 (20.8%)
Two or More
69 (5.6%)
Asian
38 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)769-1209
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* 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 127

Grade 1 122

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 135

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 143

Grade 6 166

Grade 7 160

Grade 8 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHSHORE CHARTER ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	127
Grade 1	122
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	135
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	143
Grade 6	166
Grade 7	160
Grade 8	137

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHSHORE CHARTER ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	624	50.7%
Male	606	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)