DOROTHY THOMAS CENTER
35 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
The Dorothy Thomas Center, located in Tampa, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Hillsborough County Public Schools district. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, the center functions as a therapeutic and academic environment designed to support students with significant emotional and behavioral challenges. Its primary mission is to provide a highly structured, supportive atmosphere that addresses the unique social-emotional needs of its student population while ensuring they continue to make progress toward their academic goals.
The school is known for its intensive focus on intervention, often serving students who require a smaller, more controlled setting than what is typically available in a mainstream campus. By integrating specialized counseling and behavioral management strategies with standard curriculum, the Dorothy Thomas Center aims to help students develop the coping skills and self-regulation necessary to succeed. The facility serves as a vital resource for the district, striving to provide a safe and therapeutic path forward for students facing complex personal or behavioral obstacles.
The school is known for its intensive focus on intervention, often serving students who require a smaller, more controlled setting than what is typically available in a mainstream campus. By integrating specialized counseling and behavioral management strategies with standard curriculum, the Dorothy Thomas Center aims to help students develop the coping skills and self-regulation necessary to succeed. The facility serves as a vital resource for the district, striving to provide a safe and therapeutic path forward for students facing complex personal or behavioral obstacles.
35
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
3.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
68.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 14 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 14 |
| Asian | 1 |
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White14 (40.0%)
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Black14 (40.0%)
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Hispanic6 (17.1%)
-
Asian1 (2.9%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Special Education School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Phone: | (813)975-7355 |
| Grade Range: | K - 12th |
| Total Students: | 35 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 10.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 3.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 22 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 2 |
Grades Taught
Grade 3
2
Grade 4
8
Grade 5
1
Grade 6
2
Grade 7
4
Grade 8
4
Grade 9
4
Grade 10
8
Grade 11
1
Grade 12
1
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 2 |
| Grade 4 | 8 |
| Grade 5 | 1 |
| Grade 6 | 2 |
| Grade 7 | 4 |
| Grade 8 | 4 |
| Grade 9 | 4 |
| Grade 10 | 8 |
| Grade 11 | 1 |
| Grade 12 | 1 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 3 | 8.6% |
| Male | 32 | 91.4% |
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