Idea Hope

Summary:

Idea Hope is a public charter school in Tampa, Florida that serves 794 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a predominantly African American (69.02%) and Hispanic (26.07%) student population, with students coming from economically disadvantaged backgrounds as indicated by the 100% free and reduced lunch rate.

Despite the school's high per-student spending of $19,705, which is significantly more than the state average, Idea Hope's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 3rd grade English Language Arts, Idea Hope's proficiency rate is 26% compared to the state average of 55%, and in 8th grade Math, the school's proficiency rate is 51% compared to the state average of 54%. This poor academic performance is likely linked to the school's very high chronic absenteeism rate of 58.4%, which is much higher than the state average of 15-20%. In comparison, nearby schools like Coastal Connections Academy and Hillsborough Virtual School have much higher proficiency rates across all grade levels and subject areas.

The combination of low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and high per-student spending suggests that Idea Hope faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Addressing the root causes of these issues, such as improving attendance and implementing more effective instructional practices, will be crucial for the school to better serve its predominantly economically disadvantaged student population and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

5050 E 10th Ave
Tampa, FL 33619

(813) 755-4690

District: Idea Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2205^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,705

Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Number of students: 873

Racial breakdown:

African American:

63.9%

Hispanic:

30.1%

White:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Idea Hope ranks worse than 97.7% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.7. (See more...)

Compare Details Idea Hope ranks worse than 82.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (63.9%), Hispanic (30.1%), White (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 82% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Idea Hope is 23.5, which is the 2^nd best among 4 alternative schools in the Idea Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Idea Hope employs 37 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Idea Hope is $19,705, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Idea Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Idea Hope was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Idea Hope 986^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Idea Hope in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Idea Hope

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.70	2205^th	2256	2.3%

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Rank History for Idea Hope

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.00	986^th	1196	17.6%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Idea Hope

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	31	548	5	207	3	794
2024	43	558	7	263	2	873

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Idea Hope

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	794	40.0	19.8	100
2024	873	37.0	23.5	82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Idea Hope

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	794	40.0	19.8	100
2024	873	37.0	23.5	82

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Idea Hope

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2023	$1,223 (6.2%)	$18,482 (93.8%)	$19,705

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Idea Hope

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Idea Hope	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	5050 E 10th Ave	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(813) 755-4690	873	37	23.5	82.0%	43 (4.9%)	558 (63.9%)	263 (30.1%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	26.0	24.0		22.0	23.0	32.0			30.0	27.0		28.0	34.0	51.0		23.0					64.0	$19,705	$1,223	$18,482
Hospital/Homebound/Homebased Programs	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3993 E 21st Ave	Tampa	33605	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 273-3933	167	23	7.2	16.2%	46 (27.5%)	52 (31.1%)	56 (33.5%)	7 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)								(n/a)																	20.0		50.0	55.0		$93,963	$25,099	$68,865
Pepin Academies	Public, Charter, Alternative	3-12	3916 E Hillsborough Ave	Tampa	33610	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 236-1755	830	90	9.2	41.0%	255 (30.7%)	219 (26.4%)	305 (36.7%)	14 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.3%)								(n/a)	7.0	2.0	0.0	22.0	10.0	11.0	14.0	15.0	7.0	0.0	0.0	7.0	9.0	8.0	0.0	3.0	3.0	11.0	18.0	28.0	9.0	$17,251	$2,657	$14,594
Florida Autism Charter School Of Excellence	Public, Charter, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6310 E Sligh Ave	Tampa	33617	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	Yes	No	No	Yes	(813) 985-3223	152	27	5.6	5.3%	33 (21.7%)	48 (31.6%)	60 (39.5%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)								(n/a)																						$27,156	$3,369	$23,787
Hillsborough Girls Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	9506 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 630-4513	18	2	9.0	83.3%	3 (16.7%)	15 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Lake Academy	Public, Alternative	4-12	9504 E Columbus Dr	Tampa	33619	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 840-7240	29	2	14.5	89.7%	11 (37.9%)	17 (58.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Medical Academy At D.W. Waters	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	No	No	(813) 233-2655	60	0		68.3%	7 (11.7%)	22 (36.7%)	25 (41.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	5 (8.3%)								(n/a)							44.0										28.0	53.0	61.0
Hillsborough Virtual Franchise High School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	28	0		46.4%	8 (28.6%)	5 (17.9%)	10 (35.7%)	4 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.6%)								(n/a)																						$6,925	$928	$5,997
Hillsborough Virt Instr Prgs	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hillsborough Virtual School	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	2704 N Highland Ave	Tampa	33602	Hillsborough County	Hillsborough	No	No	Yes	No	(813) 272-4362	613	57	10.7	9.3%	224 (36.5%)	106 (17.3%)	208 (33.9%)	19 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (8.8%)								(n/a)	67.0	70.0	72.0	69.0	76.0	60.0	78.0	84.0	36.0	27.0	46.0	47.0	56.0	49.0	54.0	56.0	51.0	55.0	79.0	91.0	82.0	$13,855	$2,112	$11,743

Frequently Asked Questions about Idea Hope

What district is Idea Hope in?

Idea Public Schools

What is the racial makeup of Idea Hope?

Students at Idea Hope are 64% African American, 30% Hispanic, 5% White.

Is Idea Hope a good school?

Idea Hope ranks in the bottom 2.3% of Florida alternative schools.

How many students attend Idea Hope?

In the 2023-24 school year, 873 students attended Idea Hope.

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