BELL CREEK ACADEMY

Charter School 1,125 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Bell Creek Academy, located in Riverview, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 6 through 12. As a member of the Charter Schools USA network, the school operates under a college-preparatory framework, emphasizing academic rigor, character development, and student success. Their high school curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary education through a blend of traditional instruction, honors-level courses, and opportunities for dual enrollment, allowing students to earn college credits while still in high school.

Beyond its academic core, Bell Creek Academy places a significant focus on cultivating a supportive and values-driven school culture. The institution offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, competitive clubs, and honor societies, which are intended to provide a well-rounded experience. By fostering a close-knit environment and maintaining a focus on personalized learning, the school aims to empower students to reach their individual potential and graduate as well-prepared, responsible members of the community.

1,125

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL CREEK ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	466
Hispanic	346
Black	112
Asian	99
Two or More	92
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
466 (41.4%)
Hispanic
346 (30.8%)
Black
112 (10.0%)
Asian
99 (8.8%)
Two or More
92 (8.2%)
American Indian
8 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)793-6075
Website:	http://bellcreekacademy.com
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Grade 6 182

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 182

Grade 9 163

Grade 10 127

Grade 11 144

Grade 12 147

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BELL CREEK ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	182
Grade 7	180
Grade 8	182
Grade 9	163
Grade 10	127
Grade 11	144
Grade 12	147

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BELL CREEK ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	530	47.1%
Male	595	52.9%

High School 6th - 12th