The D. W. Waters Career Center is a magnet high school located in Tampa, Florida. On May 15, 2007, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places as the Old Hillsborough County High School.
Serving 60 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Medical Academy At D.w. Waters 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters's student population of 60 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Medical Academy At D.w. Waters is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤20%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
42%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)40-49%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medical Academy At D.w. Waters?
The graduation rate of Medical Academy At D.w. Waters is 40-49%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Medical Academy At D.w. Waters?
60 students attend Medical Academy At D.w. Waters.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Medical Academy At D.w. Waters students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Medical Academy At D.w. Waters offer ?
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Medical Academy At D.w. Waters part of?
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters is part of Hillsborough School District.
In what neighborhood is Medical Academy At D.w. Waters located?
Medical Academy At D.w. Waters is located in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Tampa Heights.
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