BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF TAMPA

Charter School 248 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

BridgePrep Academy of Tampa is a tuition-free public charter school located in the historic Hyde Park area of Tampa, Florida. Operating under the umbrella of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district, the academy is designed to provide a high-quality educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and student-centered learning. The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through a rigorous curriculum that meets state educational standards.

A hallmark of BridgePrep Academy is its focus on community and parental involvement, which the school views as essential components of student success. The curriculum often integrates technology and innovative instructional methods to engage students in both core academic subjects and extracurricular activities. By fostering a culture of respect, responsibility, and academic ambition, BridgePrep Academy of Tampa aims to prepare its students not only for the next stage of their schooling but also to become well-rounded, contributing members of their local community.

248

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

31.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF TAMPA
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	133
Black	62
Asian	1
Two or More	13
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
133 (53.6%)
Black
62 (25.0%)
White
38 (15.3%)
Two or More
13 (5.2%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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)258-5652
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 25

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 25

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF TAMPA
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	18
Grade 3	24
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	25
Grade 6	23
Grade 7	29
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF TAMPA
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	129	52%
Male	119	48%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)