Serving 513 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)'s student population of 513 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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 Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2814 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
84%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
7%
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
77%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)'s ranking?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is ranked #2814 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) often compared to?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)is often viewed alongside schools like Keys Gate Charter High School, Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School, Everglades Preparatory Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
The graduation rate of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
513 students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) offer ?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) part of?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School- Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
No School- Spring Break
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
No School- Spring Break
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
No School- Spring Break
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
No School- Spring Break
March 28, 2025 (Friday)
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