Serving 76 students in grades 9-12, Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 76 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley's student population of 76 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
76 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Motto
Stay Connected
School Rankings
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3406 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
45%
38%
Black
28%
21%
White
16%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley's ranking?
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley is ranked #3406 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley?
The graduation rate of Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley is 40-49%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley?
76 students attend Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley?
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley offer ?
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley part of?
Building Construction Academy At Bowers Whitley is part of Hillsborough School District.
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