CARVER EXCEPTIONAL CENTER

46 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Carver Exceptional Center, located in Tampa, Florida, is a specialized educational facility within the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. It is dedicated to serving students with unique learning needs, providing a highly supportive environment tailored to individuals with varying levels of intellectual and developmental disabilities. The school focuses on personalized education plans, functional life skills, and therapeutic support to ensure that students can achieve their maximum potential in both academic and social settings.

The center emphasizes a holistic approach to education, integrating specialized instruction with physical and occupational support services. By maintaining smaller class sizes and employing a staff trained in exceptional student education (ESE), Carver provides a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes dignity, independence, and personal growth. Its mission is to bridge the gap for students who require more intensive assistance than a traditional general education setting can offer, helping them prepare for post-secondary transitions and meaningful community participation.

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARVER EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	9
Black	26
Two or More	3

Black
26 (56.5%)
Hispanic
9 (19.6%)
White
8 (17.4%)
Two or More
3 (6.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HILLSBOROUGH
Phone:	(813)236-3500
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	46
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 1

Grade 7 3

Grade 8 7

Grade 9 11

Grade 10 10

Grade 11 9

Grade 12 5

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARVER EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	1
Grade 7	3
Grade 8	7
Grade 9	11
Grade 10	10
Grade 11	9
Grade 12	5

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARVER EXCEPTIONAL CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	8	17.4%
Male	38	82.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)