Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

14901 Sw 42nd St
Miami, FL 33185
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 530 students in grades 9-12, Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School's student population of 530 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
530 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is 0.08, 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)
#1482 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
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45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter 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.
65%
52%
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55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter 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
44:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
96%
37%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School's ranking?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is ranked #1482 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
530 students attend Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School offer ?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School part of?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School located?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.

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School Closed in Observance of Veterans Day
November 11, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 530 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Top 20%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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