Hillsborough Schools

Choice Schools

How to Apply?

Apply directly online during open application windows. You will receive a confirmation email that your application was received in the system. You will be notified via email and phone of the results. Accept assignment by responding online or calling the Student Placement Information Line at (813) 272-4692.

Choice Schools

Choice Schools provide parents and legal guardians with children entering grades K-11 the opportunity to choose nonmagnet schools or Career & Technical Education programs. Parents may choose from a list of schools with space available. Transportation is not provided.

Choice Hardship

Choice Hardship allows parents and legal guardians, with a documented hardship, an opportunity to submit a request for a school that is capped for School Choice. Note: Requests are not automatic. Choice Hardship is limited and only available under extreme (documented) hardships. Transportation is not provided.

School Options

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Parents are advised that School Choice may be revoked at any time if students do not meet behavior and attendance standards established by schools.

Procedures and Reasons for Revocation of School Choice and Choice Hardship

Out of County

Current Out of County Students (including those of HCPS Employees)
Students Applying to Return to Their Current Elementary School	No Application Required to Remain at Current School
Students Applying to Return to Their Current Middle/High School	No Application Required to Remain at Current School
Out of County Students
Students Applying for the First Time to HCPS or to a Different School (Elementary, Middle, and High Schools)	Out of County residents (residents not living within Hillsborough County) can apply during the final Choice Application Window.
HCPS Employees Applying for the First Time to HCPS or to a Different School (Elementary, Middle, and High Schools)	Apply online during open application periods
Out of County Students Applying to Attend a Charter School (New to Charter)	Download Charter Application
Out of County Students Applying to Return to Their Current Charter School	No Application Required to Remain at Current School

Transportation is the responsibility of the parent/guardian.