Serving 342 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal's student population of 342 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 80% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal 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 Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal is 0.50, 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
#3273 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
30%
37%
Black
64%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal's ranking?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal is ranked #3273 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal?
The graduation rate of Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal?
342 students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal offer ?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal part of?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High At North Lauderdal is part of Broward School District.
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