Type
-
School
Carrollwood Day School
Siviq Rank#43
2 AP CoursesIB Program
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
-
Admit Rate
-
Reach
Limited Evidence
Narrative
Profile Notes
Summary
Carrollwood Day School’s 2025–2026 school profile describes CDS as an International Baccalaureate World School founded in 1981, serving age two through grade 12, with 457 students in the Upper School for 2025–2026. The profile reports 2 AP-designated courses, 55 Honors courses, 78 IB courses, no class rank, weighted grading for MYP Honors and IB DP courses, average Class of 2025 SAT of 1225, and average ACT composite of 26.1. It lists memberships/accreditations, CEEB and IB codes, administration, and college counseling staff.
College Counseling
College counseling staff includes a Director of College Counseling, four associate/college counseling staff members, and a Testing Coordinator.
Advanced Coursework
Total Number of Courses: 2 Advanced Placement, 55 Honors, 78 International Baccalaureate; IB DP SL and HL courses are weighted 1.0 and MYP Honors courses are weighted 0.5.
Matriculation Notes
100% admitted to a 4-year college or university since first Upper School graduating class in 2009; students from the last five graduating classes admitted to listed colleges and universities.
Siviq Layer
Siviq Scores
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar schools. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
Academic Program
10th percentile
Higher reported academic program than 10% of similar schools.
Combines advanced-course offerings, testing, and reported honors or IB signals.
Outcomes
72nd percentile
Higher reported outcomes than 72% of similar schools.
Based on reported college destinations in the current school profile.
Reach & Access
16th percentile
Higher reported reach & access than 16% of similar schools.
Combines geographic reach and reported access signals from the current school data.
Standardized Data
Profile
Profile
Overview
- Grades Served
- 2-12
Profile
Admissions
- Admitted
- 15
Profile
Academics
- AP Courses
- 2
- IB Program
- Yes
- Honors Program
- Yes
- Average SAT
- 1,225
- Average ACT
- 26
Profile
Student Body
- Students of Color
- 46%
Profile
Policies
- Class Rank Policy
- CDS does not assign a class rank for its students.
- Weighted Grades
- Yes
- Weighted Grades Policy
- All IB MYP Honors courses are weighted 0.5. All IB DP Standard Level courses are analogous to AP level with a minimum of 150 contact hours and are weighted 1.0. All IB DP Higher Level courses require 240 contact hours per class and are weighted 1.0.
Location Context
Nearest
Institutional Details
People & Credentials
Institutional
Leadership
Head of School
Sara Rubinstein
Assistant Head of School for Academics
Tim Walsh
Head of Upper School
Stephen Higgins
Institutional
Contacts
Main school contact
School Contact
Carrollwood Day School, 1515 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa, FL 33613-1111; www.CDSPatriots.org
Director of College Counseling
Drew Guarino
Associate Director of College Counseling
Sharon Bikoundou
Associate Director of College Counseling
Danielle Cohen
Associate Director of College Counseling
Lisa Kolar
College Counseling Associate & Testing Coordinator
Corie DiPhilippo
Institutional
Accreditations
Membership/accreditation listed by school
Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools
Listed under Memberships & Accreditations as ACCIS.
Membership/accreditation listed by school
Florida Council of Independent Schools
Listed under Memberships & Accreditations as FCIS.
Membership/accreditation listed by school
National Association for College Admissions Counseling
Listed under Memberships & Accreditations as NACAC.
Member
Round Square Organization
CDS selected as a Round Square member in 2022; also listed under Memberships & Accreditations.
Membership/accreditation listed by school
Southern Association for College Admission Counseling
Listed under Memberships & Accreditations as SACAC.
Membership/accreditation listed by school
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Listed under Memberships & Accreditations as SACS.
Authorized IB World School
International Baccalaureate Organization
The curriculum follows IBO guidelines and CDS is authorized to offer the full IB continuum.
Institutional
School Codes
CEEB Code
102619
IB Code
2247
External References
Links
College Outcomes
Top Colleges
Search & Answers
Carrollwood Day School Frequently Asked Questions
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carrollwood Day School?
The current school profile does not publish a normalized student-teacher ratio for Carrollwood Day School.
How many students are enrolled at Carrollwood Day School?
The current school profile reports about 457 students enrolled at Carrollwood Day School.
What grades does Carrollwood Day School offer?
Carrollwood Day School currently reports serving grades 2-12.
Is Carrollwood Day School a day school or a boarding school?
Carrollwood Day School is a private school.
Does Carrollwood Day School offer advanced placement (AP) courses?
Yes. The current school profile reports 2 AP courses at Carrollwood Day School.
Which colleges show up most often for Carrollwood Day School?
The current school profile highlights Brown University as one of the top reported college destinations for Carrollwood Day School.
How big is the IB program at Carrollwood Day School?
CDS reports 78 International Baccalaureate courses, and about 70% of students graduate as full IB Diploma students.
What are CDS’s recent IB Diploma pass rates?
The reported IB Diploma pass rates were 97% for 2022, 90% for 2023, 92% for 2024, and 90% for 2025.
Does Carrollwood Day School rank students?
No. CDS says it does not assign class rank because of the size and competitiveness of its senior class.
Is community service required for graduation?
Yes. Carrollwood Day School reports a 100-hour community service graduation requirement, along with a minimum of 24 credits.
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Provenance
Sources
| Source | Type | Checked | Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-2026 School Profile (PDF) Used for normalized profile metrics, school facts, FAQ answers, and school SEO metadata. | School Profile PDF | Apr 01, 2026 | AP Courses • Academic Rigor Category • Access Category • Accreditations • Admitted • Advanced Course Notes • More normalized profile fields |
| Academics at Carrollwood Day School | IB Curriculum, Rigorous Education, and Student Excellence www.cdspatriots.org/academics | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | IB Program |
| Additional official source carrollwooddayschool.static.amais.com/2526_Admissions_School_Profile-893.pdf?version=639003000371370000 | Official Linked File | May 11, 2026 | AP Courses • Admitted • Enrollment • Founded Year • Honors Program |
| Admissions Process www.cdspatriots.org/admissions-process | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Carrollwood Day School Admissions | Discover Excellence in Education www.cdspatriots.org/admissions | Official Website Page | May 11, 2026 | Grades Served |
| Carrollwood Day School | Leading K-12 IB Private School in Tampa, FL www.cdspatriots.org | Official Website Page | Apr 05, 2026 | IB Program |
Sources & Data QualityMirrored artifacts, website inventory, and normalization review notes for this school profile.
Source Links
Known Website Addresses
| Role | URL | Method |
|---|---|---|
| official_website | www.cdspatriots.org/about/at-a-glance | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.cdspatriots.org/about/facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.cdspatriots.org/about/fast-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.cdspatriots.org/about/quick-facts | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.cdspatriots.org/admission | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.cdspatriots.org/student-life | supplemental_backfill |
| official_website | www.cdspatriots.org/tuition-and-financial-aid | supplemental_backfill |
| College Counseling at CDS | Guiding Students to Success | www.cdspatriots.org/college-counseling | supplemental_backfill |
| profile_pdf | carrollwooddayschool.static.amais.com/2526_College_Counseling_School_Profile__2_-704.pdf?version=638919201188130000 | page_scan |
| supplemental_facts | carrollwooddayschool.static.amais.com/2526_Admissions_School_Profile-893.pdf?version=639003000371370000 | supplemental_backfill |
| Academics at Carrollwood Day School | IB Curriculum, Rigorous Education, and Student Excellence | www.cdspatriots.org/academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Carrollwood Day School Admissions | Discover Excellence in Education | www.cdspatriots.org/admissions | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions Process | www.cdspatriots.org/admissions-process | supplemental_backfill |
| Admissions Timeline | www.cdspatriots.org/admissions-timeline | supplemental_backfill |
| Lower School Academics | Carrollwood Day School | www.cdspatriots.org/lower-school-academics | supplemental_backfill |
| Carrollwood Day School | Leading K-12 IB Private School in Tampa, FL | www.cdspatriots.org | search |
| School profile page | www.cdspatriots.org/academics/college-counseling | site_scan |
| 2025-2026 school profile PDF | www.cdspatriots.org/ams/2526_College_Counseling_School_Profile__2_-704.pdf?version=638919201188130000 | page_scan |
| Middle School Academics at Carrollwood Day School | IB-Inspired Learning and Growth | www.cdspatriots.org/middle-school-academics | supplemental_backfill |
All Canonical Metrics
| Metric | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Grades Served | 2-12 | Carrollwood Day School (CDS) was founded in 1981 and currently serves students from age two through 12th grade. |
| Lowest Grade | 2 | 2-12 |
| Highest Grade | 12 | 2-12 |
| Postgraduate Offered | - | 2-12 |
| Boarding Status | - | - |
| Boarding Status Code | - | - |
| School Type | International Baccalaureate World School | An International Baccalaureate World School, Carrollwood Day School (CDS)... |
| School Type Code | international_baccalaureate_world_school | International Baccalaureate World School |
| Enrollment | 457 | UPPER SCHOOL STUDENT BODY 2025-2026; Enrollment 457 |
| Residential Enrollment | - | - |
| Day Enrollment | - | - |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | - | - |
| Founded Year | 1981 | founded in 1981 |
| School Leadership | - | ADMINISTRATION: Sara Rubinstein, Head of School |
| Key Contacts | - | Carrollwood Day School; 1515 W. Bearss Avenue; Tampa, FL 33613-1111; P: 813.920.2288; www.CDSPatriots.org |
| Accreditations | - | Memberships & Accreditations: Association of College Counselors in Independent Schools (ACCIS) |
| School Codes | - | CEEB Code 102619 |
| AP Courses | 2 | Total Number of Courses: 2 Advanced Placement; 55 Honors; 78 International Baccalaureate |
| Average Class Size | - | - |
| IB Program | Yes | CDS is one of only 36 schools in the United States authorized to offer the full curriculum / continuum of IB programmes from early childhood through college preparatory. |
| Honors Program | Yes | Notes: [H] Honors Level IB MYP courses ... Total Number of Courses: 2 Advanced Placement; 55 Honors; 78 International Baccalaureate |
| Advanced Course Notes | Total Number of Courses: 2 Advanced Placement, 55 Honors, 78 International Baccalaureate; IB DP SL and HL courses are weighted 1.0 and MYP Honors courses are weighted 0.5. | Total Number of Courses: 2 Advanced Placement; 55 Honors; 78 International Baccalaureate |
| Faculty Count | - | - |
| College Counseling Summary | College counseling staff includes a Director of College Counseling, four associate/college counseling staff members, and a Testing Coordinator. | COLLEGE COUNSELING STAFF: Mr. Drew Guarino, Director of College Counseling ... Mrs. Corie DiPhilippo, College Counseling Associate & Testing Coordinator |
| Testing Policy | - | - |
| Testing Policy Code | - | - |
| Average SAT | 1225 | SAT; 50 CDS Seniors; READING & WRITING 622; MATH 603; AVERAGE 1225 |
| Average ACT | 26 | ACT; 65 CDS Seniors; MATH 24.3; SCIENCE 26; ENGLISH 26; READING 27.9; COMPOSITE 26.1 |
| Matriculation Summary | 100% admitted to a 4-year college or university since first Upper School graduating class in 2009; students from the last five graduating classes admitted to listed colleges and universities. | 100% admitted to a 4-year college or university since our first Upper School graduating class in 2009 |
| Top Colleges | - | Brown University; Carnegie Mellon University; Columbia University; Cornell University; Duke University; Emory University; Georgetown University; Georgia Institute of Technology; Johns Hopkins University; New York University; Northwestern University; Princeton University; Rice University; Stanford University; Tufts University; Tulane University; University of California (Berkeley); University of California (Los Angeles); University of Chicago; University of Florida; University of Michigan; University of Notre Dame; University of Pennsylvania; University of Southern California; University of Virginia; Vanderbilt University; Wake Forest University; Washington University in St. Louis; Wellesley College; Wesleyan University |
| States Represented | - | - |
| Countries Represented | - | - |
| Students of Color | 46 | Demographic Distribution 2025-2026: 12% African American/Black; 12% Asian/Pacific Islander; 11% Hispanic/Latino; 11% Other/Two or more; 54% White |
| International Students | - | - |
| Receiving Financial Aid | - | - |
| Tuition-Free Share | - | - |
| Applicants | - | - |
| Admitted | 15 | 15 admitted |
| Matriculated | - | - |
| Admit Rate | - | - |
| Yield Rate | - | - |
| Class Rank Policy | CDS does not assign a class rank for its students. | Due to the size and competitiveness of our senior class, CDS does not assign a class rank for its students. |
| Class Rank Policy Code | not_reported | CDS does not assign a class rank for its students. |
| Weighted Grades | Yes | All IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Honors courses are weighted 0.5. All IB Diploma Programme (DP) Standard Level (SL) courses ... are weighted 1.0. All IB Diploma Programme (DP) Higher Level (HL) courses ... are weighted 1.0. |
| Weighted Grades Policy | All IB MYP Honors courses are weighted 0.5. All IB DP Standard Level courses are analogous to AP level with a minimum of 150 contact hours and are weighted 1.0. All IB DP Higher Level courses require 240 contact hours per class and are weighted 1.0. | All IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) Honors courses are weighted 0.5. All IB Diploma Programme (DP) Standard Level (SL) courses are analogous to the AP level with a minimum of 150 contact hours and are weighted 1.0. All IB Diploma Programme (DP) Higher Level (HL) courses require 240 contact hours per class, which is more classroom time than a traditional AP course, and are weighted 1.0. |
| Disciplinary Reporting | - | - |
| Boarding Model | unknown | unknown |
| Selectivity Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Academic Rigor Category | high | high |
| Testing Policy Category | not_reported | not_reported |
| College Counseling Category | extensive | extensive |
| Student Body Reach Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Access Category | limited_evidence | limited_evidence |
| Outcome Category | strong_outcomes | strong_outcomes |
| Signals | - | Boarding status, residential enrollment, and day enrollment are not reported; school name includes “Day School,” but no explicit boarding model is supplied.; Admissions pressure is not reported: no applicants, admits, admit rate, matriculated count, or yield rate.; Academic program includes full IB continuum authorization, 78 IB courses, 55 Honors courses, and 2 AP courses.; Approximately 70% graduate as full IB Diploma students; IB Diploma pass rates reported at 90%–97% for Classes of 2022–2025.; IB DP SL courses are described as analogous to AP level; IB DP HL courses require 240 contact hours and are weighted 1.0.; Average Class of 2025 testing: SAT 1225 and ACT composite about 26.1; 6 National Merit Finalists in a class of 119.; Testing policy is not reported.; College counseling staff includes a Director of College Counseling, multiple Associate Directors/college counseling staff, and a Testing Coordinator.; Student-body geographic reach is not reported: no states represented, countries represented, or international-student percentage supplied.; Financial-aid participation is not reported: no receiving-aid percentage or tuition-free share supplied.; College outcomes include 100% admitted to a 4-year college or university since the first Upper School graduating class in 2009.; Profile lists five-year college admission destinations including highly selective institutions, but without matriculation counts or shares. |