Hillsborough County Public Schools, Florida
| Hillsborough County Public Schools |
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| Tampa, Florida |
| District details |
| Superintendent: Van Ayres |
| # of school board members: 7 |
| Website: Link |
Hillsborough County Public Schools is a school district in Florida.
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Superintendent
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Van Ayres is the superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools. Ayres was appointed interim superintendent in 2023, and started serving on November 2, 2023. Ayres' previous career experience includes working in the district as the Chief of Strategic Planning and Partnerships, deputy superintendent, principal, assistant principal, and as a science teacher.[1][2]
Past superintendents
- Addison Davis was the superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools from March 2020 until his retirement in 2023.[2] Davis' previous career experience includes working as the superintendent for Clay County Schools and the chief of schools for the Duval County Public Schools. He has also worked as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal.[3]
- Jeff Eakins was the superintendent of Hillsborough County Public Schools from 2015 to 2020. Eakins was appointed superintendent on July 1, 2015. Eakins' previous career experience includes working as a teacher, principal, and deputy superintendent.[4]
School board
The Hillsborough County Public Schools Board of Education consists of seven members elected to four-year terms. Members from Districts 1 through 5 are elected by district, and members from Districts 6 and 7 are elected at large.[5]
Elections
Elections are held on a staggered basis in the November general election.[6]
Four seats on the board were up for general election on November 5, 2024. A primary was scheduled for August 20, 2024.
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Public participation in board meetings
The Hillsborough County Public Schools school board maintains the following policy on public testimony during board meetings:[7]
School board meetings
The following articles were produced by Citizen Portal using artificial intelligence to analyze public meetings. Citizen Portal publishes articles based on the availability of meeting broadcasts, so the number of articles provided may vary by district. Although these articles are not produced or edited by Ballotpedia, they are included here as a supplemental resource for readers.
District map
Budget
The following statistics were published by the National Center for Education Statistics, which is a part of the U.S. Department of Education.[8]
| SOURCE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal: | $456,486,000 | $2,037 | 16% |
| Local: | $1,221,321,000 | $5,449 | 43% |
| State: | $1,149,166,000 | $5,127 | 41% |
| Total: | $2,826,973,000 | $12,612 |
| TYPE | AMOUNT | AMOUNT PER STUDENT | PERCENT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Expenditures: | $2,632,468,000 | $11,744 | |
| Total Current Expenditures: | $2,204,427,000 | $9,834 | |
| Instructional Expenditures: | $1,385,448,000 | $6,180 | 53% |
| Student and Staff Support: | $267,182,000 | $1,191 | 10% |
| Administration: | $167,246,000 | $746 | 6% |
| Operations, Food Service, Other: | $384,551,000 | $1,715 | 15% |
| Total Capital Outlay: | $357,934,000 | $1,596 | |
| Construction: | $272,144,000 | $1,214 | |
| Total Non El-Sec Education & Other: | $45,182,000 | $201 | |
| Interest on Debt: | $24,925,000 | $111 |
Teacher salaries
The following salary information was pulled from the district's teacher salary schedule. A salary schedule is a list of expected compensations based on variables such as position, years employed, and education level. It may not reflect actual teacher salaries in the district.
| Year | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025[9] | $47,500.04 | $82,823.29 |
| 2023-2024[10] | $47,500.04 | $71,045.73 |
| 2020-2021[11] | $46,900.02 |
Academic performance
Each year, state and local education agencies use tests and other standards to assess student proficiency. Although the data below was published by the U.S. Department of Education, proficiency measurements are established by the states. As a result, proficiency levels are not comparable between different states and year-over-year proficiency levels within a district may not be comparable because states may change their proficiency measurements.[12]
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 47 | 81 | 27 | 40 | 55-59 | 55 | 64 |
| 2018-2019 | 55 | 86 | 36 | 49 | 55-59 | 63 | 70 |
| 2017-2018 | 55 | 85 | 36 | 48 | 60-64 | 63 | 70 |
| 2016-2017 | 54 | 84 | 35 | 47 | 50-54 | 63 | 69 |
| 2015-2016 | 52 | 82 | 33 | 45 | 55-59 | 60 | 67 |
| 2014-2015 | 53 | 83 | 34 | 45 | 58 | 66 | |
| 2013-2014 | 57 | 86 | 38 | 50 | 61 | 70 | |
| 2012-2013 | 55 | 85 | 36 | 49 | 57 | 69 | |
| 2011-2012 | 54 | 83 | 35 | 47 | 55 | 67 | |
| 2010-2011 | 66 | 89 | 48 | 61 | 68 | 79 |
The following table shows the percentage of district students who scored at or above the proficiency level each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-2021 | 50 | 81 | 32 | 42 | 55-59 | 60 | 66 |
| 2018-2019 | 54 | 80 | 36 | 46 | 55-59 | 64 | 69 |
| 2017-2018 | 53 | 80 | 35 | 44 | 55-59 | 63 | 68 |
| 2016-2017 | 52 | 79 | 34 | 43 | 50-54 | 62 | 68 |
| 2015-2016 | 50 | 77 | 32 | 41 | 55-59 | 60 | 65 |
| 2014-2015 | 51 | 79 | 32 | 43 | 54 | 66 | |
| 2013-2014 | 56 | 80 | 38 | 48 | 57 | 71 | |
| 2012-2013 | 55 | 79 | 36 | 47 | 57 | 69 | |
| 2011-2012 | 55 | 76 | 35 | 47 | 53 | 69 | |
| 2010-2011 | 60 | 79 | 41 | 53 | 59 | 73 |
The following table shows the graduation rate of district students each school year:
| School year | All (%) | Asian/Pacific Islander (%) | Black (%) | Hispanic (%) | Native American (%) | Two or More Races (%) | White (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | 90 | 98 | 83 | 89 | >=90 | 90 | 93 |
| 2018-2019 | 87 | 96 | 81 | 85 | 80-89 | 87 | 92 |
| 2017-2018 | 87 | 96 | 81 | 85 | >=90 | 88 | 92 |
| 2016-2017 | 83 | 95 | 74 | 80 | 80-89 | 87 | 89 |
| 2015-2016 | 79 | 91 | 69 | 75 | 80-84 | 81 | 86 |
| 2014-2015 | 76 | 91 | 64 | 72 | 60-69 | 84 | 84 |
| 2013-2014 | 73 | 91 | 60 | 68 | 70-79 | 83 | |
| 2012-2013 | 74 | 91 | 59 | 68 | 80-89 | 84 | |
| 2011-2012 | 73 | 90 | 58 | 68 | 70-79 | 81 | |
| 2010-2011 | 69 | 85 | 55 | 64 | 70-79 | 78 |
Students
| Year | Enrollment | Year-to-year change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-2024 | 224,152 | -0.2 |
| 2022-2023 | 224,538 | 0.2 |
| 2021-2022 | 224,149 | 2.3 |
| 2020-2021 | 218,943 | -2.0 |
| 2019-2020 | 223,305 | 1.4 |
| 2018-2019 | 220,252 | 1.4 |
| 2017-2018 | 217,072 | 1.2 |
| 2016-2017 | 214,386 | 1.1 |
| 2015-2016 | 211,923 | 2.1 |
| 2014-2015 | 207,469 | 1.9 |
| 2013-2014 | 203,439 | 1.5 |
| 2012-2013 | 200,466 | 1.7 |
| 2011-2012 | 197,041 | 1.3 |
| 2010-2011 | 194,525 | 0.6 |
| 2009-2010 | 193,265 | 0.7 |
| 2008-2009 | 192,007 | -0.6 |
| 2007-2008 | 193,180 | -0.2 |
| 2006-2007 | 193,517 | -0.1 |
| 2005-2006 | 193,757 | 2.2 |
| 2004-2005 | 189,469 | 4.0 |
| 2003-2004 | 181,900 | 3.5 |
| 2002-2003 | 175,454 | 3.2 |
| 2001-2002 | 169,789 | 3.2 |
| 2000-2001 | 164,311 | 2.9 |
| 1999-2000 | 159,517 | 0.0 |
| RACE | Hillsborough County Public Schools (%) | Florida K-12 STUDENTS (%) |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.5 | 2.9 |
| Black | 20.7 | 20.9 |
| Hispanic | 39.6 | 37.2 |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2 | 0.2 |
| Two or More Races | 5.3 | 4.2 |
| White | 29.7 | 34.4 |
Note: Percentages for race and ethnicity may add up to more than 100 percent because respondents may report more than one race and the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity may be selected in conjunction with any race. Read more about race and ethnicity in the census here.
Staff
As of the 2023-2024 school year, Hillsborough County Public Schools had 12,233.16 full-time classroom teachers. The student-teacher ratio was 18.32.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF TEACHERS |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten: | 90.50 |
| Kindergarten: | 726.00 |
| Elementary: | 4,332.00 |
| Secondary: | 4,632.00 |
| Total: | 12,233.16 |
Hillsborough County Public Schools employed 87.00 district administrators and 737.50 school administrators as of the 2023-2024 school year.
| TYPE | NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATORS |
|---|---|
| District Administrators: | 87.00 |
| District Administrative Support: | 325.00 |
| School Administrators: | 737.50 |
| School Administrative Support: | 1,162.00 |
| TYPE | NUMBER OF OTHER STAFF |
|---|---|
| Instructional Aides: | 2,410.00 |
| Instruc. Coordinators & Supervisors: | 144.90 |
| Total Guidance Counselors: | 468.84 |
| Elementary Guidance Counselors: | 147.50 |
| Secondary Guidance Counselors: | 290.84 |
| Librarians/Media Specialists: | 221.34 |
| Library/Media Support: | 2.00 |
| Student Support Services: | 2,921.39 |
| Other Support Services: | 4,792.50 |
Schools
Contact information
Hillsborough County Public Schools
901 E. Kennedy Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: 813-272-4000
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See also
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External links
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- Hillsborough County Public Schools
- Florida School Boards Association
- Florida Department of Education
Footnotes
- ↑ Hillsborough County Public Schools, "Superintendent Van Ayres," accessed November 6, 2023
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 [https://www.fox13news.com/news/its-humbling-to-me-van-ayes-named-hillsborough-superintendent-4-months-after-addison-davis-departure Fox 13 Tampa Bay, "It's humbling to me': Van Ayes named Hillsborough superintendent 4 months after Addison Davis' departure," November 3, 2023
- ↑ Hillsborough County Public Schools, "Superintendent's Office - Meet the Superintendent," accessed April 29, 2021
- ↑ Spectrum News - Bay News 9, "Hillsborough Schools Superintendent Announces Retirement Plans," June 10, 2019
- ↑ Hillsborough County Public Schools, "Policy Manual: Bylaws: 0140 - Membership," accessed August 4, 2021
- ↑ Online Sunshine, "The 2020 Florida Statutes: 1001.35 - Term of office," accessed April 27, 2021
- ↑ Hillsborough County Public Schools, "Policy Manual: 0160 - Meetings," accessed January 26, 2024
- ↑ National Center for Education Statistics, "Elementary/Secondary Information System," accessed October 6, 2025
- ↑ Hillsborough County Public Schools, "Employee Salary Schedules," accessed April 16, 2025
- ↑ Hillsborough County Public Schools, "Employee Salary Schedules," accessed February 4, 2024
- ↑ Hillsborough County Public Schools, "Employee Salary Schedules: 2020-2021," accessed August 4, 2021
- ↑ U.S. Department of Education, Washington, DC: EDFacts, "State Assessments in Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics- School Year 2018-19 EDFacts Data Documentation," accessed February 25, 2021
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