The Hillsborough Education Foundation strives to help each and every Hillsborough County Public School student reach academic and personal success.
That's why we are always excited to
hear about achievements in Hillsborough schools.
Here are some recent reasons for celebration:
IB Diploma Rates
Students who graduate from the district's four IB programs
rank higher than their peers across the world, with diploma rates at those schools ranging from 92 percent to 100 percent.
That compares to the U.S. pass rate of 66.69 percent and the global pass rate of 78.4 percent, according to recently released diploma rates for rigorous International Baccalaureate programs around the globe.
Here's a look at the 2016-17 HCPS diploma rates:
- Hillsborough High: 97%
- King High: 92%
- Robinson High: 95%
- Strawberry Crest High: 96%
School Grades
Last school year, district students made some notable improvements on state tests, according to 2017 school grades released by the Florida Department of Education in June.
The results show that 10 more traditional schools than the previous year earned A's, bringing the total of A schools to 51. Additionally, 15 traditional schools improved a letter grade to earn C's. And only three schools earned F's, down from seven the previous year.
Success at Just Elementary
Just Elementary School, considered a district "turnaround" school by the state, improved its school grade from a D to a B.
Students at Just saw tremendous gains in their English Language Arts, math and science test scores.
Other district turnaround schools are celebrating higher grades as well - Jennings and Van Buren middles and Lockhart Magnet and Reddick elementaries improved from a D to a C.
We are looking forward to celebrating many more successes with HCPS in
2017-18.
Nearly
3,000 teachers made
10,390 visits to the Teaching Tools Store, with the average shopping trip valued at almost
$200. And our volunteers logged more than
5,700 hours helping to keep the store stocked and running smoothly.
