DETENTION CENTER WEST
26 Students
Other 3rd - 12th
School Overview
Detention Center West, located at 3948 W Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Tampa, is a specialized educational facility operated under the Hillsborough County Public Schools (SDHC) system. Unlike a traditional neighborhood school, this site serves the educational needs of students currently housed within the juvenile justice system. The facility is designed to provide continuity of instruction for youth who are in temporary detention, ensuring that they maintain progress toward their academic goals and grade-level requirements while awaiting adjudication or placement.
Because the student population at Detention Center West is transitory, the educational model focuses on flexible, individualized curriculum delivery. The school emphasizes core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—while adhering to state standards to prevent students from falling behind during their period of detention. By maintaining this link to the broader Hillsborough County school district, the facility aims to support the educational stability and long-term reintegration of students back into their home schools or alternative programs upon their release.
Because the student population at Detention Center West is transitory, the educational model focuses on flexible, individualized curriculum delivery. The school emphasizes core academic subjects—such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies—while adhering to state standards to prevent students from falling behind during their period of detention. By maintaining this link to the broader Hillsborough County school district, the facility aims to support the educational stability and long-term reintegration of students back into their home schools or alternative programs upon their release.
26
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 7 |
| Hispanic | 3 |
| Black | 16 |
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Black16 (61.5%)
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White7 (26.9%)
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Hispanic3 (11.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Other |
| School Type: | Alternative School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | HILLSBOROUGH |
| Phone: | (813)871-7650 |
| Grade Range: | 3rd - 12th |
| Total Students: | 26 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 5.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 5.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 4 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
1
Grade 8
10
Grade 9
7
Grade 10
6
Grade 11
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 1 |
| Grade 8 | 10 |
| Grade 9 | 7 |
| Grade 10 | 6 |
| Grade 11 | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 5 | 19.2% |
| Male | 21 | 80.8% |
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