Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Preparatory Academy High School 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 268 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead's student population of 268 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
268 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School 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 Preparatory Academy High School Homestead 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
#2012 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
85%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
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 High School Homestead's ranking?
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead is ranked #2012 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead?
The graduation rate of Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead?
268 students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead?
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead offer ?
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead part of?
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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