Starting the 2023-2024 school year, incoming 9th-grade Hillsborough County students will be able to attend the Medical Academy at D.W. Waters.

Programs of Study

• Nursing
• Allied Health (Radiology)
• Cardiology
• Emergency Responding

D.W. Waters will be undergoing an exciting transition and renovation, and will:

• Be structured similarly to a traditional high school
  
  • Career-focused clubs
  • General education courses and specialized workforce-related electives
• Have a smaller student enrollment
  
  • High-tech labs, innovative classrooms, and large equipment
• Provide students with:
  
  • Free workforce training
  • Mentorship opportunities with industry professionals
  • Career exploration opportunities

Transportation will also be provided for students who are accepted into the academy.

Students interested in participating in athletics can do so with their zoned neighborhood school.