The Hillsborough County School Board named the school South County Career Center (SCCC). It is believed to have been named after the location in which the center is located, which is the southern most point of Hillsborough county. The school is designed to operate on a regular school year calendar and the primary goal is to provide ALL the students with the opportunity to earn a high school diploma while learning a trade. At the same time, students prepare to enter the local workforce or post secondary technical training.

The Career training programs currently offered include: Automotive and Agriculture. The colors are black, gold and white and Bobcat is the mascot. The school is located on approximately 160 acres of land seven miles south of Ruskin, Florida on the east of U.S. Highway 41.