Young Womens Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Young Womens Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Miami, Florida, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of 350. This school stands out as an exceptional performer within the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida.

Young Womens Preparatory Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Florida, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, far exceeding the state and district averages. Its students also outperform their peers in the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida on standardized tests, with 94% of students proficient or better in EOC Algebra 1 compared to 61% in Miami-Dade and 55% statewide. Additionally, the school has a more racially diverse student population and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to nearby schools like Booker T. Washington Senior High and Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School.

The exceptional performance and diversity of Young Womens Preparatory Academy suggest that the school is effectively serving students from various backgrounds and providing a high-quality education. The stark contrast with nearby schools highlights the potential for further investigation into the factors contributing to the school's success, which could provide valuable insights for improving educational outcomes in the region.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-12

1150 SW 1st St
Miami, FL 33130

(305) 575-1200

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,904

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 350

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.0%

African American:

19.1%

White:

11.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Young Womens Preparatory Academy ranks better than 96.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.43. (See more...)

Compare Details Young Womens Preparatory Academy ranks better than 94.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 11^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Young Womens Preparatory 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: Hispanic (64%), African American (19.1%), White (11.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Young Womens Preparatory Academy is 17.5, which is the 15^th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Young Womens Preparatory Academy employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Young Womens Preparatory Academy is $13,904, which is the 19^th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Young Womens Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Young Womens Preparatory Academy 45^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Young Womens Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Young Womens Preparatory Academy 41^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Young Womens Preparatory 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 Young Womens Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	85.24	86^th	780	89.0%
2010	90.52	45^th	839	94.6%
2011	91.00	44^th	891	95.1%
2012	91.57	51^st	897	94.3%
2013	86.30	98^th	956	89.7%
2014	93.29	36^th	999	96.4%
2016	92.77	49^th	997	95.1%
2017	91.43	77^th	1031	92.5%
2018	89.45	96^th	1035	90.7%
2019	89.35	87^th	1099	92.1%
2021	89.96	80^th	1136	93.0%
2022	92.93	53^rd	1148	95.4%
2023	94.88	34^th	1177	97.1%
2024	93.43	45^th	1196	96.2%

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

Rank History for Young Womens Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2009	86.56	60^th	587	89.8%
2010	83.59	74^th	620	88.1%
2011	83.81	84^th	622	86.5%
2012	92.68	12^th	606	98.0%
2013	92.78	16^th	648	97.5%
2014	92.19	18^th	687	97.4%
2016	90.66	18^th	693	97.4%
2017	87.39	29^th	714	95.9%
2018	84.05	41^st	716	94.3%
2019	77.10	71^st	734	90.3%
2021	78.37	67^th	746	91.0%
2022	84.07	51^st	774	93.4%
2023	86.18	44^th	792	94.4%
2024	86.38	41^st	807	94.9%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, October 26, 2012

One of the best schools ever!
The students have excellent GPA's like my daughter.
The schools is #2 in the state of Florida and #26 in the nation.

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Enrollment information for Young Womens Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	11	53	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	1	130
2008	35	52	3	89	0	n/a	n/a	6	185
2009	54	53	3	161	0	n/a	n/a	9	280
2010	47	51	5	201	0	n/a	n/a	0	304
2011	43	70	3	244	0	0	0	0	360
2012	42	75	4	247	0	0	0	0	368
2013	51	73	3	277	0	0	0	0	404
2014	54	80	1	261	0	0	1	0	397
2015	53	88	1	266	0	0	5	0	413
2016	50	87	1	258	0	0	5	0	401
2017	50	78	6	268	0	0	4	0	406
2018	50	78	8	265	0	0	2	0	403
2019	45	69	10	271	0	0	4	0	399
2020	47	82	7	278	0	0	3	0	417
2021	47	82	10	283	0	0	2	0	424
2022	38	69	11	253	1	0	6	0	378
2023	41	67	12	224	1	0	5	0	350

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 Young Womens Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	130	15.0	8.7	67.4
2008	185	16.0	11.6	47.5
2009	280	18.1	15.6	55.7
2010	304	22.0	13.8	61.5
2011	360	22.0	16.3	62.5
2012	368	23.0	16.0	66.6
2013	404	23.0	17.5	66.8
2014	397	22.0	18.0	66.5
2015	413	23.0	17.9	63.9
2016	401	22.0	18.2	64.1
2017	406	23.0	17.6	61.8
2018	403	23.0	17.5	55.8
2019	399	23.0	17.3	60.7
2020	417	22.0	18.9	58
2021	424	22.0	19.2	62.7
2022	378	21.0	18.0	60.6
2023	350	20.0	17.5	48

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 Young Womens Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	130	15.0	8.7	67.4
2008	185	16.0	11.6	47.5
2009	280	18.1	15.6	55.7
2010	304	22.0	13.8	61.5
2011	360	22.0	16.3	62.5
2012	368	23.0	16.0	66.6
2013	404	23.0	17.5	66.8
2014	397	22.0	18.0	66.5
2015	413	23.0	17.9	63.9
2016	401	22.0	18.2	64.1
2017	406	23.0	17.6	61.8
2018	403	23.0	17.5	55.8
2019	399	23.0	17.3	60.7
2020	417	22.0	18.9	58
2021	424	22.0	19.2	62.7
2022	378	21.0	18.0	60.6
2023	350	20.0	17.5	48

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 Young Womens Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$309 (3.2%)	$9,315 (96.8%)	$9,624
2019	$285 (2.9%)	$9,455 (97.1%)	$9,740
2020	$278 (2.8%)	$9,777 (97.2%)	$10,055
2021	$901 (8.6%)	$9,569 (91.4%)	$10,470
2022	$1,290 (10.1%)	$11,472 (89.9%)	$12,762
2023	$1,418 (10.2%)	$12,486 (89.8%)	$13,904

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Young Womens Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 87^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 34^th of 1177 Middle schools	5%
Ranks 71^st of 734 High schools	Ranks 44^th of 792 High schools	4.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	78	79	1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	58	55	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	83	76	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	58	51	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	80	84	4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	56	53	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	70	80	10%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	53	48	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	89	86	3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	54	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	87	92	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	91	91
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	94	85	9%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	100	83	17%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	75	94	19%
End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)	73	68	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	78	74	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Young Womens Preparatory Academy)	95	85	10%
End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)	55	49	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	399	350	12.3%
African American	69	67	2.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	10	12	20%
Hispanic	271	224	17.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	45	41	8.9%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.7%	48%	12.7%

Schools Near Young Womens Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (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 6th Grade	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 6th Grade	FAST Math 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
Young Womens Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	1150 SW 1st St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 575-1200	350	20	17.5	48.0%	41 (11.7%)	67 (19.1%)	224 (64.0%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	86.4	41^st of 807 public high schools	94.9%		86.2	44^th of 792 public high schools	94.4%	3	79.0	89.0	83.0	85.0	90.0	84.0	95.0	94.0	85.0	92.0	76.0	98.0	$13,904	$1,418	$12,486
Mater Academy East Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-12	998 SW 1st St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 324-4667	22	1	22.0	72.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	95.0					100.0							$21,477	$762	$20,715
Charter High School Of The Americas	Public, Charter	9-12	988 Flagler St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 325-1001	155	7	22.1	91.0%	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	152 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.6	371^st of 807 public high schools	54.0%		55.5	235^th of 792 public high schools	70.3%	136				34.0	37.0			65.0	79.0	63.0	61.0		$8,738	$688	$8,050
Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	604 NW 12 Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 326-0003	895	14	63.9	72.6%	24 (2.7%)	61 (6.8%)	804 (89.8%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	51.1	291^st of 807 public high schools	63.9%		51.8	271^st of 792 public high schools	65.8%	20				50.0	60.0			46.0	60.0	60.0	76.0		$10,300	$1,521	$8,779
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 NW 2nd Ave	Miami	33128	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 371-0400	287	17	16.8	67.6%	7 (2.4%)	91 (31.7%)	182 (63.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	54.9	253^rd of 807 public high schools	68.6%		61.2	191^st of 792 public high schools	75.9%	62				49.0	57.0			27.0	72.0	67.0	84.0		$16,323	$2,970	$13,353
Booker T. Washington Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 NW 6th Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 324-8900	1,014	52	19.5	59.9%	11 (1.1%)	330 (32.5%)	670 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	20.3	636^th of 807 public high schools	21.2%		14	648^th of 792 public high schools	18.2%	12				22.0	29.0			36.0	32.0	48.0	53.0		$12,733	$2,587	$10,146
Mater Brickell Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	230 SW 17 Rd	Miami	33129	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 828-1886	235	9	26.1	63.4%	24 (10.2%)	5 (2.1%)	200 (85.1%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	70.9	129^th of 807 public high schools	84.0%					(n/a)				73.0	71.0			70.0	63.0	79.0	81.0		$17,230	$5,839	$11,392
New World School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	25 NE 2nd St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 237-3135	466	30	15.5	32.6%	85 (18.2%)	76 (16.3%)	283 (60.7%)	11 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	87.5	34^th of 807 public high schools	95.8%		81.5	64^th of 792 public high schools	91.9%	30				95.0	89.0			68.0	82.0	88.0	97.0		$15,168	$1,625	$13,543
School For Advanced Studies-Wolfson	Public	11-12	25 NE 2nd St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-7270	129	3	43.0	27.1%	28 (21.7%)	9 (7.0%)	80 (62.0%)	11 (8.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$9,357	$671	$8,687
Miami Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2450 SW 1st St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 649-9800	2,905	120	24.2	69.1%	47 (1.6%)	83 (2.9%)	2,762 (95.1%)	4 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.2%)	47.8	328^th of 807 public high schools	59.4%		41.9	371^st of 792 public high schools	53.2%	43				45.0	52.0			51.0	45.0	66.0	77.0		$9,420	$1,482	$7,938

Frequently Asked Questions about Young Womens Preparatory Academy

How many students attend Young Womens Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 350 students attended Young Womens Preparatory Academy.

Is Young Womens Preparatory Academy a good school?

Yes. Young Womens Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 5.1% of Florida high schools.

What district is Young Womens Preparatory Academy in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of Young Womens Preparatory Academy?

Students at Young Womens Preparatory Academy are 64% Hispanic, 19% African American, 12% White, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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