Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

2251 E Mowry Dr
Homestead, FL 33033
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 498 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 19:1 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
498 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.29, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2954 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
84%
37%
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Black
9%
21%
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White
5%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Everglades Preparatory Academy High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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?
498 students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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