International Studies Preparatory Academy

Summary:

International Studies Preparatory Academy is a high-performing public high school serving grades 9-12 in Coral Gables, Florida, with a student population of 381. 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 from SchoolDigger.

International Studies Preparatory Academy consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages on standardized tests, with 74% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 85% proficiency in 10th grade English Language Arts, compared to 61% and 56% for Miami-Dade, and 55% and 53% for Florida, respectively. The school has also maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five school years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic students (86.09%) and a relatively high percentage of White students (11.81%) compared to the surrounding schools. International Studies Preparatory Academy also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate (15.3%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 24.6% to 41.5%.

The school's academic excellence and resource allocation are also noteworthy. International Studies Preparatory Academy spends significantly more per student ($14,167 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, which range from $9,462 to $13,600 per student. This higher spending may contribute to the school's strong performance, as it outperforms its peers in Miami Coral Park Senior High, Miami Killian Senior High School, International Studies Virtual Academy, Southwest Miami Senior High, Miami Palmetto Senior High School, True North Classical Academy High School, South Miami Senior High School, and Coral Gables Senior High School.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1570 Madruga Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33146

(305) 663-7200

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
59^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,167

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 381

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

86.1%

White:

11.8%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details International Studies Preparatory Academy ranks better than 92.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 17^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.65. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at International Studies 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 (86.1%), White (11.8%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at International Studies Preparatory Academy is 15.8, which is the 10^th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare International Studies Preparatory Academy employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at International Studies Preparatory Academy is $14,167, which is the 18^th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

International Studies Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks International Studies Preparatory Academy 59^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See International Studies 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 International Studies Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	84.37	48^th	648	92.6%
2014	77.96	88^th	687	87.2%
2016	73.35	90^th	693	87.0%
2017	79.54	59^th	714	91.7%
2018	78.03	64^th	716	91.1%
2019	81.29	50^th	734	93.2%
2021	83.67	46^th	746	93.8%
2022	83.46	55^th	774	92.9%
2023	85.84	46^th	792	94.2%
2024	81.65	59^th	807	92.7%

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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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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, August 26, 2018

Great school, my children are very happy at ISPA, great teachers and great administration. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 9, 2014

This school is not what the administration advertises. Unfortunately, most of the teachers are mediocre to poor and the administration is not much better. There are a couple of exceptions in the foreign language areas (Spanish and French), and in English. The math and science areas are extremely deficient. This is especially true of a male teacher who teaches 9th grade Algebra and 10th grade Geometry. This individual continually sets up students to fail and appears to have a strong dislike for teenagers. I've complained to the administration and particularly the principal and nothing ever gets done. Other students and parents have had similar experiences, but their complaints end up in a black hole. Perhaps the School Board should investigate this further. My child is completing their sophomore year and the school overall has been a disappointment. Avoid this school at all cost! You will regret sending your child there. Close Quote

Enrollment information for International Studies Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	4	1	0	10	0	0	15
2012	17	2	0	73	0	0	92
2013	31	4	3	149	0	1	188
2014	32	6	1	220	1	1	261
2015	53	6	3	258	1	0	321
2016	73	7	3	271	1	0	355
2017	66	7	1	283	0	0	357
2018	65	6	1	298	0	0	370
2019	63	7	0	292	0	0	362
2020	57	4	2	306	0	0	369
2021	60	2	2	317	0	0	381
2022	57	2	4	316	0	2	381
2023	45	3	2	328	0	3	381

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 International Studies Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	15	5.0	3.0	40
2012	92	7.0	13.1	53.3
2013	188	12.0	15.6	51.1
2014	261	15.0	17.4	53.3
2015	321	19.0	16.8	51.7
2016	355	21.0	16.9	49.9
2017	357	21.0	17.0	52.1
2018	370	21.0	17.6	42.2
2019	362	21.0	17.2	42.3
2020	369	21.0	17.5	42.8
2021	381	21.0	18.1	40.7
2022	381	21.0	18.1	38.3
2023	381	24.0	15.8	26.8

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 International Studies Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	15	5.0	3.0	40
2012	92	7.0	13.1	53.3
2013	188	12.0	15.6	51.1
2014	261	15.0	17.4	53.3
2015	321	19.0	16.8	51.7
2016	355	21.0	16.9	49.9
2017	357	21.0	17.0	52.1
2018	370	21.0	17.6	42.2
2019	362	21.0	17.2	42.3
2020	369	21.0	17.5	42.8
2021	381	21.0	18.1	40.7
2022	381	21.0	18.1	38.3
2023	381	24.0	15.8	26.8

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 International Studies Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$587 (5.7%)	$9,798 (94.3%)	$10,385
2019	$338 (3.1%)	$10,465 (96.9%)	$10,803
2020	$296 (2.6%)	$11,016 (97.4%)	$11,313
2021	$1,218 (10.6%)	$10,300 (89.4%)	$11,519
2022	$1,209 (9.9%)	$11,035 (90.1%)	$12,244
2023	$1,461 (10.3%)	$12,706 (89.7%)	$14,167

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on International Studies Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 46^th of 792 High schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (International Studies Preparatory Academy)	80	78	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 (International Studies Preparatory Academy)	82	83	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (International Studies Preparatory Academy)	78	86	8%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (International Studies Preparatory Academy)	93	95	2%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (International Studies Preparatory Academy)	71	63	8%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (International Studies Preparatory Academy)	84	75	9%
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	362	381	5.2%
African American	7	3	57.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	292	328	12.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	63	45	28.6%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.3%	26.8%	15.5%

Schools Near International Studies Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
International Studies Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	1570 Madruga Ave	Coral Gables	33146	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 663-7200	381	24	15.8	26.8%	45 (11.8%)	3 (0.8%)	328 (86.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	81.6	59^th of 807 public high schools	92.7%		85.8	46^th of 792 public high schools	94.2%	13	78.0	85.0	74.0	76.0	85.0	87.0	$14,167	$1,461	$12,706
South Miami Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	6856 SW 53rd St	Miami	33155	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 666-5871	1,507	74	20.3	59.3%	56 (3.7%)	76 (5.0%)	1,358 (90.1%)	6 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.7%)	26.2	580^th of 807 public high schools	28.1%		28.8	514^th of 792 public high schools	35.1%	66	38.0	39.0	24.0	41.0	38.0	57.0	$11,949	$2,049	$9,900
Coral Gables Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	450 Bird Rd	Coral Gables	33146	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 443-4871	2,824	120	23.5	52.4%	269 (9.5%)	127 (4.5%)	2,388 (84.6%)	26 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (0.5%)	52.5	272^nd of 807 public high schools	66.3%		49.7	287^th of 792 public high schools	63.8%	15	54.0	56.0	42.0	52.0	67.0	74.0	$9,794	$1,400	$8,394
Southwest Miami Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8855 SW 50th Ter	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 274-0181	2,415	102	23.6	57.6%	76 (3.1%)	20 (0.8%)	2,304 (95.4%)	11 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.2%)	49.1	314^th of 807 public high schools	61.1%		48.8	303^rd of 792 public high schools	61.7%	11	51.0	51.0	63.0	46.0	65.0	66.0	$10,408	$1,933	$8,475
Miami Palmetto Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7431 SW 120th Street	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 235-1360	2,671	105	25.4	33.6%	627 (23.5%)	342 (12.8%)	1,609 (60.2%)	61 (2.3%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	28 (1.0%)	60.7	207^th of 807 public high schools	74.3%		62.6	183^rd of 792 public high schools	76.9%	24	64.0	63.0	44.0	59.0	68.0	78.0	$9,462	$1,277	$8,185
Miami Coral Park Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8865 SW 16th St	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 226-6565	2,190	98	22.3	58.8%	44 (2.0%)	15 (0.7%)	2,117 (96.7%)	13 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	36.8	455^th of 807 public high schools	43.6%		35.9	434^th of 792 public high schools	45.2%	21	44.0	50.0	36.0	35.0	56.0	60.0	$11,081	$1,923	$9,159
Miami Killian Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10655 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 271-3311	1,069	53	20.1	60.8%	69 (6.5%)	232 (21.7%)	738 (69.0%)	14 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	43.6	383^rd of 807 public high schools	52.5%		31.1	491^st of 792 public high schools	38.0%	108	43.0	47.0	46.0	46.0	62.0	73.0	$13,600	$1,897	$11,703
International Studies Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2480 SW 8th St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 643-2955	352	18	19.5	56.3%	57 (16.2%)	6 (1.7%)	283 (80.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	75.6	95^th of 807 public high schools	88.2%		79.5	76^th of 792 public high schools	90.4%	19	72.0	71.0	68.0	78.0	77.0	89.0	$9,913	$1,730	$8,183
International Studies Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	1701 NE 127th Street	Miami	33181	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	Yes	No	(305) 359-8580	23	0		13.0%	2 (8.7%)	1 (4.3%)	19 (82.6%)	1 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)						30.0	$9,801	$153	$9,648
Kendall Greens High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8610 SW 107 Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 619-8129	511	0	41.0	11.7%	21 (4.1%)	12 (2.3%)	476 (93.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5	720^th of 807 public high schools	10.8%		4.8	713^th of 792 public high schools	10.0%	7	19.0	18.0	15.0	6.0	8.0	20.0	$8,286	$2,889	$5,397

Frequently Asked Questions about International Studies Preparatory Academy

How many students attend International Studies Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 381 students attended International Studies Preparatory Academy.

What district is International Studies Preparatory Academy in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of International Studies Preparatory Academy?

Students at International Studies Preparatory Academy are 86% Hispanic, 12% White.

Is International Studies Preparatory Academy a good school?

Yes. International Studies Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 7.3% of Florida high schools.

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