Stellar Leadership Academy

Summary:

Stellar Leadership Academy is a public charter high school in Miami, Florida, serving 300 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

Stellar Leadership Academy stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (54-56%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 18-85% African American. However, the school has extremely low 4-year graduation rates, ranging from 7-18% over the past 5 years, much lower than the 45-100% range of nearby schools like William H. Turner Technical Arts High School and Miami Northwestern Senior High. Stellar Leadership Academy also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 67-88%, compared to 8-67% at nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores are significantly lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.

These challenges at Stellar Leadership Academy are likely exacerbated by the school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 97-99% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the school's per-student spending is relatively low, ranging from $8,384 to $9,610 per year over the past 4 years. Targeted interventions and additional support, including increased funding and partnerships with community organizations, may be necessary to improve student outcomes at Stellar Leadership Academy and address the significant disparities compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

7900 NW 27th Ave # F20
Miami, FL 33147

(305) 693-2273

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
779^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,610

Student/teacher ratio: 25.6

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

African American:

54.9%

Hispanic:

43.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stellar Leadership Academy ranks worse than 96.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks last among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.25. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Stellar Leadership Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (54.9%), Hispanic (43.2%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 3.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stellar Leadership Academy is 25.6. 67 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Stellar Leadership Academy employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stellar Leadership Academy is $9,610. 70 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Stellar Leadership Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Stellar Leadership Academy 779^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Stellar Leadership Academy in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stellar Leadership Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	4.21	537^th	563	4.6%
2008	3.51	556^th	577	3.6%
2009	5.36	549^th	587	6.5%
2010	8.18	558^th	620	10.0%
2011	4.39	605^th	622	2.7%
2012	3.06	594^th	606	2.0%
2013	2.56	629^th	648	2.9%
2014	2.91	657^th	687	4.4%
2016	1.42	689^th	693	0.6%
2017	1.71	698^th	714	2.2%
2018	1.94	690^th	716	3.6%
2019	1.50	719^th	734	2.0%
2021	3.56	696^th	746	6.7%
2022	2.12	758^th	774	2.1%
2023	4.48	717^th	792	9.5%
2024	2.25	779^th	807	3.5%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Stellar Leadership Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	3	23	0	34	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2007	1	58	0	96	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2008	4	77	0	131	1	n/a	n/a	0	213
2009	6	69	1	163	0	n/a	n/a	2	241
2010	5	93	0	172	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2011	4	149	0	106	0	0	0	0	259
2012	6	241	1	71	0	0	0	0	319
2013	0	189	0	41	0	0	0	0	230
2014	1	270	0	34	0	0	0	0	305
2015	0	204	0	29	0	0	0	0	233
2016	0	196	0	33	0	0	0	0	229
2017	2	235	0	50	0	0	0	0	287
2018	0	214	0	56	0	0	0	0	270
2019	1	183	0	91	0	0	0	0	275
2020	0	130	0	88	0	0	0	0	218
2021	1	155	0	119	0	0	3	0	278
2022	0	153	0	119	0	0	5	0	277
2023	0	163	0	132	0	0	5	0	300
2024	1	169	0	133	0	0	5	0	308

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Stellar Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	60	n/a	n/a	26.7
2007	155	n/a	n/a	23.2
2008	213	8.0	26.6	31.9
2009	241	9.1	26.8	42.3
2010	270	7.0	38.5	51.5
2011	259	8.0	32.3	45.9
2012	319	7.0	45.5	42.9
2013	230	8.0	28.7	57.8
2014	305	6.0	50.8	60.3
2015	233	13.0	17.9	26.6
2016	229	2.0	114.5	98.7
2017	287	14.0	20.5	10.8
2018	270	12.0	22.5	69.6
2019	275	8.0	34.3	61.5
2020	218	6.0	36.3	95.9
2021	278	10.0	27.8	99.6
2022	277	11.0	25.1	99.6
2023	300	13.0	23.0	97
2024	308	12.0	25.6	3.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Stellar Leadership Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	60	n/a	n/a	26.7
2007	155	n/a	n/a	23.2
2008	213	8.0	26.6	31.9
2009	241	9.1	26.8	42.3
2010	270	7.0	38.5	51.5
2011	259	8.0	32.3	45.9
2012	319	7.0	45.5	42.9
2013	230	8.0	28.7	57.8
2014	305	6.0	50.8	60.3
2015	233	13.0	17.9	26.6
2016	229	2.0	114.5	98.7
2017	287	14.0	20.5	10.8
2018	270	12.0	22.5	69.6
2019	275	8.0	34.3	61.5
2020	218	6.0	36.3	95.9
2021	278	10.0	27.8	99.6
2022	277	11.0	25.1	99.6
2023	300	13.0	23.0	97
2024	308	12.0	25.6	3.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Stellar Leadership Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$436 (6.4%)	$6,416 (93.6%)	$6,852
2019	$248 (3.6%)	$6,641 (96.4%)	$6,889
2020	$336 (4.0%)	$8,047 (96.0%)	$8,384
2021	$638 (6.9%)	$8,554 (93.1%)	$9,191
2022	$724 (8.1%)	$8,188 (91.9%)	$8,912
2023	$1,937 (20.2%)	$7,673 (79.8%)	$9,610

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stellar Leadership Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 719^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 717^th of 792 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Stellar Leadership Academy)	2	0	2%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Stellar Leadership Academy)	3	3
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Stellar Leadership Academy)	5	0	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Stellar Leadership Academy)	5	22	17%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	300	9.1%
African American	183	163	10.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	91	132	45.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	0	100%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.5%	97%	35.5%

Schools Near Stellar Leadership Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)				FAST Math (2024)		Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Stellar Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	7900 NW 27th Ave # F20	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 693-2273	308	12	25.6	3.9%	1 (0.3%)	169 (54.9%)	133 (43.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	2.3	779^th of 807 public high schools	3.5%		4.5	717^th of 792 public high schools	9.5%	62			5.0	0.0				3.0	8.0	11.0	13.0		$9,610	$1,937	$7,673
Graduation Alliance7831	Public, Virtual	8-12	6300 NW 27th Avenue	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(305) 694-4444	7	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (14.3%)	6 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Secondary Student Success Center 802	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 694-4444	28	0		67.9%	1 (3.6%)	5 (17.9%)	22 (78.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		38.0				8.0	0.0
Miami Youth Academy	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	22	0			4 (18.2%)	11 (50.0%)	7 (31.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Turner/Guilford/Knight	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	23	0		13.0%	0 (0.0%)	14 (60.9%)	9 (39.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Here's Help	Public	7-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	3	0			0 (0.0%)	2 (66.7%)	1 (33.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Secondary Student Success Center 803	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 694-4444	39	0		38.5%	1 (2.6%)	9 (23.1%)	29 (74.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	11.0				11.0							18.0	$46,178	$10,860	$35,318
South Florida Youth Academy	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Avenue	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 694-4444	18	0		16.7%	2 (11.1%)	13 (72.2%)	3 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Secondary Student Success Center-804	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 694-4444	32	0		34.4%	0 (0.0%)	21 (65.6%)	11 (34.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	0.0											18.0
D.A. Dorsey Technical College	Public	9-12	7100 NW 17th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 693-2490	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Stellar Leadership Academy

Is Stellar Leadership Academy a good school?

Stellar Leadership Academy ranks in the bottom 3.5% of Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Stellar Leadership Academy?

Students at Stellar Leadership Academy are 55% African American, 43% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Stellar Leadership Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Stellar Leadership Academy.

What district is Stellar Leadership Academy in?

Miami-Dade

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