Serving 535 students in grades 9-12, Everglades Preparatory Academy High School 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is 0.27, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2954 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
85%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 is Everglades Preparatory Academy High School's ranking?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is ranked #2954 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Everglades Preparatory Academy High School often compared to?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School, Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?
535 students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Everglades Preparatory Academy High School offer ?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Everglades Preparatory Academy High School part of?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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