VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL TAMPA

Charter School 170 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Avant Garde Academy (AGA) Westchase is a tuition-free public charter school located in Tampa, Florida, serving students in grades K-8. The school operates under the umbrella of the Hillsborough County Public Schools district and focuses on a holistic educational approach that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. Their curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity, often integrating arts and technology into the core subjects to ensure a well-rounded learning experience for their student body.

The academy prides itself on creating a supportive community environment, prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention to help students reach their individual potential. By focusing on a "whole child" philosophy, AGA Westchase aims to cultivate not only high-achieving scholars but also responsible citizens. The school encourages strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and the community to enhance the overall educational journey, providing a structured yet innovative space for students to grow during their formative years.

170

Total Students

7.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL TAMPA
Demographic	Student Count
White	46
Hispanic	104
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	3

Hispanic
104 (61.2%)
White
46 (27.1%)
Black
10 (5.9%)
Asian
7 (4.1%)
Two or More
3 (1.8%)

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)551-2144
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	4
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 32

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL TAMPA
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	28
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	36
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	25

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VICTORY CHARTER SCHOOL TAMPA
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	80	47.1%
Male	90	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)