Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

Summary:

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is a public charter high school in Miami, Florida, serving 530 students in grades 9-12. This 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 from SchoolDigger.

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 96.23% Hispanic students in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has maintained an impressive 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five school years, and its test scores are generally higher than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70% of 10th-grade students were proficient or better in FAST/English Language Arts, compared to 56% in Miami-Dade and 53% in Florida. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.4% in 2020-2021 to 28.5% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby public high schools, such as Felix Varela Senior High School and G. Holmes Braddock Senior High, Pinecrest Preparatory Academy performs significantly better in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and overall school rankings. However, one nearby school, Terra Environmental Research Institute, stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking among the top 5 high schools in Florida for the past three school years, with significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to Pinecrest Preparatory Academy.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

14901 SW 42nd St
Miami, FL 33185

(305) 559-8583

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
174^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,607

Student/teacher ratio: 44.1

Number of students: 530

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.2%

White:

2.8%

Asian:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School ranks better than 78.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 34^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School 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 (96.2%), White (2.8%), Asian (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is 44.1. 91 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is $9,607. 71 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School 174^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School 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 Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	38.65	423^rd	620	31.8%
2011	52.65	324^th	622	47.9%
2012	35.66	356^th	606	41.3%
2013	57.12	229^th	648	64.7%
2014	59.36	232^nd	687	66.2%
2016	69.65	115^th	693	83.4%
2017	59.67	180^th	714	74.8%
2018	58.30	205^th	716	71.4%
2019	62.53	179^th	734	75.6%
2021	61.88	170^th	746	77.2%
2022	60.99	182^nd	774	76.5%
2023	64.15	172^nd	792	78.3%
2024	64.67	174^th	807	78.4%

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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 Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	0	0	0	10	n/a	n/a	10
2010	4	0	0	46	n/a	n/a	50
2011	11	3	0	145	0	0	159
2012	13	1	0	202	0	0	216
2013	19	1	1	315	0	0	336
2014	15	1	2	400	0	0	418
2015	19	1	3	454	0	0	477
2016	30	2	3	479	0	0	514
2017	26	4	3	492	0	0	525
2018	26	4	4	463	0	0	497
2019	25	2	3	461	0	0	491
2020	15	4	2	440	0	2	463
2021	13	4	4	508	0	2	531
2022	10	2	1	488	0	2	503
2023	15	1	2	510	0	2	530

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 Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	10	n/a	n/a	10
2010	50	6.0	8.3	24
2011	159	9.0	17.6	18.2
2012	216	9.0	24.0	28.7
2013	336	10.0	33.6	21.7
2014	418	15.0	27.8	65.3
2015	477	12.0	39.7	57
2016	514	12.0	42.8	63
2017	525	15.0	35.0	23.2
2018	497	15.0	33.1	56.1
2019	491	14.0	35.0	57.6
2020	463	14.0	33.0	51.8
2021	531	14.0	37.9	59.7
2022	503	14.0	35.9	65.2
2023	530	12.0	44.1	58.7

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 Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	10	n/a	n/a	10
2010	50	6.0	8.3	24
2011	159	9.0	17.6	18.2
2012	216	9.0	24.0	28.7
2013	336	10.0	33.6	21.7
2014	418	15.0	27.8	65.3
2015	477	12.0	39.7	57
2016	514	12.0	42.8	63
2017	525	15.0	35.0	23.2
2018	497	15.0	33.1	56.1
2019	491	14.0	35.0	57.6
2020	463	14.0	33.0	51.8
2021	531	14.0	37.9	59.7
2022	503	14.0	35.9	65.2
2023	530	12.0	44.1	58.7

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 Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$02 (0.0%)	$6,638 (100.0%)	$6,640
2019	$28 (0.4%)	$7,031 (99.6%)	$7,060
2020	$31 (0.4%)	$7,366 (99.6%)	$7,398
2021	$678 (9.3%)	$6,598 (90.7%)	$7,277
2022	$468 (6.1%)	$7,228 (93.9%)	$7,696
2023	$1,228 (12.8%)	$8,380 (87.2%)	$9,607

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 179^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 172^nd of 792 High schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School)	74	69	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 (Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School)	69	60	9%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School)	63	63
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School)	83	78	5%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School)	69	66	3%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School)	48	38	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	491	530	7.9%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	461	510	10.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	25	15	40%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.6%	58.7%	1%

Schools Near Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

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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 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 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
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	14901 SW 42nd St	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 559-8583	530	12	44.1	58.7%	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	510 (96.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	64.7	174^th of 807 public high schools	78.4%		64.1	172^nd of 792 public high schools	78.3%	2				68.0	70.0					67.0	39.0	69.0	86.0		$9,607	$1,228	$8,380
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High	Public, Magnet	8-12	3601 SW 147th Ave	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 225-9729	2,436	109	22.3	57.4%	44 (1.8%)	15 (0.6%)	2,351 (96.5%)	16 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	9 (0.4%)	47.7	330^th of 807 public high schools	59.1%		47	319^th of 792 public high schools	59.7%	11				48.0	52.0					29.0	42.0	72.0	75.0		$11,116	$1,685	$9,431
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer	Public, Magnet	6-12	15015 SW 24th St	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 485-2323	1,788	78	22.9	35.2%	61 (3.4%)	8 (0.4%)	1,709 (95.6%)	8 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	89.5	24^th of 807 public high schools	97.0%		89	27^th of 792 public high schools	96.6%	3	91.0	91.0	84.0	87.0	85.0	89.0	84.0	99.0	61.0	99.0	86.0	95.0	91.0	97.0	$9,932	$1,313	$8,620
John A. Ferguson Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	15900 SW 56th St	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 408-2700	4,368	163	26.7	48.6%	146 (3.3%)	52 (1.2%)	4,065 (93.1%)	86 (2.0%)	4 (0.1%)	2 (0.0%)	13 (0.3%)	68.3	147^th of 807 public high schools	81.8%		71.8	122^nd of 792 public high schools	84.6%	25				67.0	72.0					50.0	66.0	78.0	76.0		$8,601	$1,221	$7,379
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School	Public, Charter	6-12	15250 SW Eighth St	Miami	33194	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 229-6949	1,097	45	24.3	51.1%	19 (1.7%)	4 (0.4%)	1,063 (96.9%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	72.9	117^th of 807 public high schools	85.5%		76.4	91^st of 792 public high schools	88.5%	26	78.0	72.0	76.0	69.0	72.0	80.0	74.0	85.0	40.0	75.0	65.0	85.0	74.0	84.0	$8,452	$1,188	$7,264
Miami Sunset Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	13125 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 385-4255	1,062	52	20.4	54.0%	52 (4.9%)	25 (2.4%)	970 (91.3%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	44.3	376^th of 807 public high schools	53.4%		41.9	369^th of 792 public high schools	53.4%	7				36.0	40.0					56.0	55.0	62.0	77.0		$12,272	$1,858	$10,413
Archimedean Upper Conservatory	Public, Charter	9-12	12425 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 279-6572	306	23	13.3	2.9%	27 (8.8%)	10 (3.3%)	233 (76.1%)	33 (10.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	92.2	9^th of 807 public high schools	98.9%		92.5	10^th of 792 public high schools	98.7%	1				89.0	95.0						61.0	100.0	99.0		$10,485	$00	$10,485
Felix Varela Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	15255 SW 96th St	Miami	33196	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 752-7900	2,068	83	24.9	49.1%	87 (4.2%)	47 (2.3%)	1,897 (91.7%)	29 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.1%)	5 (0.2%)	36.6	457^th of 807 public high schools	43.4%		39.7	391^st of 792 public high schools	50.6%	66				42.0	48.0					30.0	41.0	56.0	64.0		$10,070	$1,382	$8,688
Academy For Advanced Academics	Public	11-12	11200 SW 8th Street	Miami	33199	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(305) 348-7041	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Terra Environmental Research Institute	Public, Magnet	9-12	11005 SW 84th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 412-5800	1,619	66	24.5	32.2%	143 (8.8%)	29 (1.8%)	1,374 (84.9%)	61 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (0.7%)	93.9	4^th of 807 public high schools	99.5%		94.5	5^th of 792 public high schools	99.4%	1				96.0	93.0						98.0	97.0	98.0		$9,597	$1,201	$8,397

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School

Is Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School a good school?

Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School ranks 174^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 530 students attended Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School.

What is the racial makeup of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?

Students at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School are 96% Hispanic, 3% White.

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