Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High, a public charter school at 10948 N. Central Ave.: grades 9 to 12, 624 students in 2024-25, an A in Florida's 2026 grades.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. Sources: the school’s website, Hillsborough County Public Schools’ charter school list, the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades file and the federal NCES school directory.
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High School is a public charter school for grades 9 to 12 at 10948 N. Central Ave., inside Tampa city limits. It appears on Hillsborough County Public Schools’ 2026-27 charter school list. Charter schools are public schools of choice run by their own governing boards under a contract with their sponsor, according to the district’s charter schools page.
Who to call
- Front office: 813-971-5600, 10948 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33612
- School website: bdchs.org
- Questions about the school: contact the school first, then its governing board representative, as the district’s charter schools page advises
- Hillsborough County Public Schools: 813-272-4000
| Address | 10948 N. Central Ave., Tampa, FL 33612 |
| Phone | 813-971-5600 |
| Grades | 9 to 12 |
| Type | Public charter school |
| State school number | 29-6634 |
Principal
Principal Cheryl Hyde, according to the school’s administration page.
Enrollment and teachers
- Federal count: 624 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the NCES directory.
- The district’s 40th-day enrollment sheet for 2026-27 covers district-run schools only and does not list charter schools.
State report card
Florida grades every public school A to F on the share of possible points it earns on the measures in the state’s 2026 school grades file: test scores, learning gains and, for middle and high schools, acceleration and graduation. The file sets an A for high and combination schools at 65% or more.
| School year | Grade |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | A (70% of possible points) |
| 2024-25 | A |
| 2023-24 | A |
From the same file, the share of students scoring on grade level on the state tests in 2025-26:
- English language arts: 76%
- Math: 55%
- Science: 82%
- Social studies: 86%
The file gives a graduation rate of 99% for 2024-25, and 70% on college and career acceleration (students earning credit through programs such as AP, IB, AICE, dual enrollment or industry certifications).
It lists 15.7% of the school’s students as economically disadvantaged.
The full report card is on the state’s Florida school report cards site. It is an interactive dashboard; the figures above come from the downloadable file.
Admission
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High has no attendance zone. Florida law lets any eligible student apply to a charter school; when applications exceed the seats in a grade, all applicants get an equal chance through a random selection process, under section 1002.33, Florida Statutes.
Calendar and bell times
Charter schools set their own calendars and bell times; call the front office at 813-971-5600 or check with the school.
More on Tampa schools
- The school’s website
- The district’s charter school list
- Every public school in Tampa
- Our Tampa schools guide for enrolling, the School Board and the calendar
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High serve?
Grades 9 to 12, according to Hillsborough County Public Schools’ 2026-27 charter school list. It is a public charter school at 10948 N. Central Ave. in Tampa.
What is Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High’s school grade?
Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High earned an A in Florida’s 2026 school grades, with 70% of possible points. It earned an A in 2025.
How do I enroll at Brooks DeBartolo Collegiate High?
Apply to the school directly. Charter schools have no attendance zone; Florida law requires a random lottery when more students apply than there are seats.
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