Is I Preparatory Academy a good school?

Yes! I Preparatory Academy is one of the best alternative schools in the state. It ranks 16 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools.

How many students attend I Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 797 students attended I Preparatory Academy.

What is the racial makeup of I Preparatory Academy?

Students at I Preparatory Academy are 61% Hispanic, 22% White, 11% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

I Preparatory Academy

Summary:

I Preparatory Academy is an alternative public school in Miami, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 797 students. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, high graduation rates, and low chronic absenteeism, making it an excellent choice for families in the area.

With a 100% four-year graduation rate for the past five years, I Preparatory Academy significantly outperforms the Miami-Dade school district (60-66%) and the state of Florida (49-54%) in this crucial metric. The school's students consistently excel on a wide range of academic assessments, including End-of-Course (EOC) exams, Statewide Science assessments, and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, I Preparatory Academy had 88-100% proficiency in English Language Arts and 93-100% proficiency in Mathematics, far surpassing the district and state averages.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Blue Lakes Elementary, Citrus Health Sipp/Crisis, and KIPP Miami-Liberty City, I Preparatory Academy stands out with its lower chronic absenteeism rates, higher per-student spending, and smaller student-teacher ratios. These factors, combined with the school's diverse student population and relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, contribute to its exceptional academic performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet, Alternative PK, KG-12

1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132

(305) 995-1928

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
16^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,757

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 797

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.1%

White:

21.8%

African American:

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details I Preparatory Academy ranks better than 99.3% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.47. (See more...)

Compare Details I Preparatory Academy ranks better than 99.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.13. (See more...)

Compare Details I Preparatory Academy ranks better than 98.5% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.76. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at I 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 (61.1%), White (21.8%), African American (10.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at I Preparatory Academy is 16.9, which is the 10^th best among 13 alternative schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare I Preparatory Academy employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at I Preparatory Academy is $10,757. 15 alternative schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks I Preparatory Academy 8^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See I Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks I Preparatory Academy 12^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See I 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 I Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2016	92.70	98^th	2087	95.3%
2017	96.18	21^st	2112	99.0%
2018	96.95	16^th	2118	99.2%
2019	96.27	20^th	2182	99.1%
2021	95.50	44^th	2247	98.0%
2022	95.83	33^rd	2219	98.5%
2023	95.35	40^th	2240	98.2%
2024	97.47	16^th	2256	99.3%

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

Rank History for I Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	93.32	54^th	1031	94.8%
2018	96.78	16^th	1035	98.5%
2019	95.30	31^st	1099	97.2%
2021	96.63	18^th	1136	98.4%
2022	97.22	18^th	1148	98.4%
2023	97.56	11^th	1177	99.1%
2024	98.13	8^th	1196	99.3%

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

Rank History for I Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	96.28	4^th	648	99.4%
2014	96.82	3^rd	687	99.6%
2016	92.95	10^th	693	98.6%
2017	91.82	14^th	714	98.0%
2018	90.58	17^th	716	97.6%
2019	89.44	23^rd	734	96.9%
2021	89.03	24^th	746	96.8%
2022	89.60	28^th	774	96.4%
2023	91.69	18^th	792	97.7%
2024	91.76	12^th	807	98.5%

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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 I Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	3	14	1	26	0	0	0	44
2012	10	29	4	60	1	0	1	105
2013	16	32	3	89	0	0	2	142
2014	27	32	3	107	0	0	1	170
2015	28	41	5	133	0	0	0	207
2016	156	146	12	357	0	1	7	679
2017	175	159	16	422	0	0	8	780
2018	195	163	18	441	0	0	11	828
2019	213	150	22	461	0	0	13	859
2020	218	138	26	508	0	0	16	906
2021	215	128	21	515	0	0	20	899
2022	210	101	20	516	0	0	26	873
2023	174	87	20	487	0	0	29	797

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 I Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	44	3.0	14.6	52.3
2012	105	6.0	17.5	61
2013	142	9.0	15.7	65.5
2014	170	10.0	17.0	60.6
2015	207	11.0	18.8	59.4
2016	679	40.0	16.9	41.5
2017	780	46.0	16.9	35.3
2018	828	49.0	16.8	35.5
2019	859	47.0	18.2	32.4
2020	906	50.0	18.1	30.5
2021	899	53.0	16.9	35.7
2022	873	49.0	17.8	37.3
2023	797	47.0	16.9	27.6

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 I Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	44	3.0	14.6	52.3
2012	105	6.0	17.5	61
2013	142	9.0	15.7	65.5
2014	170	10.0	17.0	60.6
2015	207	11.0	18.8	59.4
2016	679	40.0	16.9	41.5
2017	780	46.0	16.9	35.3
2018	828	49.0	16.8	35.5
2019	859	47.0	18.2	32.4
2020	906	50.0	18.1	30.5
2021	899	53.0	16.9	35.7
2022	873	49.0	17.8	37.3
2023	797	47.0	16.9	27.6

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 I Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$466 (6.4%)	$6,819 (93.6%)	$7,285
2019	$411 (5.6%)	$6,886 (94.4%)	$7,297
2020	$251 (3.2%)	$7,566 (96.8%)	$7,817
2021	$878 (10.7%)	$7,330 (89.3%)	$8,209
2022	$1,138 (12.0%)	$8,361 (88.0%)	$9,499
2023	$1,368 (12.7%)	$9,390 (87.3%)	$10,757

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on I Preparatory Academy

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 20^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 40^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.9%
Ranks 31^st of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 11^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.9%
Ranks 23^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 18^th of 792 High schools	0.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (I Preparatory Academy)	91	90	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (I Preparatory Academy)	97	79	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (I Preparatory Academy)	89	85	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (I Preparatory Academy)	94	93	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (I Preparatory Academy)	88	89	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (I Preparatory Academy)	93	85	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (I Preparatory Academy)	85	70	15%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (I Preparatory Academy)	92	90	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	58	55	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (I Preparatory Academy)	86	96	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	58	51	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (I Preparatory Academy)	98	88	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	56	53	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (I Preparatory Academy)	100	95	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	53	48	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (I Preparatory Academy)	84	84
8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	54	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Science (I Preparatory Academy)	83	91	8%
8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	43	40	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (I Preparatory Academy)	98	97	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (I Preparatory Academy)	95	98	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 (I Preparatory Academy)	98	93	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 (I Preparatory Academy)	100	95	5%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (I Preparatory Academy)	98	98
End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)	73	68	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (I Preparatory Academy)	89	83	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (I Preparatory Academy)	93	95	2%
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	859	797	7.2%
African American	150	87	42%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	22	20	9.1%
Hispanic	461	487	5.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	213	174	18.3%
Two or More Races	13	29	123.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.4%	27.6%	4.8%

Schools Near I Preparatory Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				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 ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	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 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th 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
I Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 995-1928	797	47	16.9	27.6%	174 (21.8%)	87 (10.9%)	487 (61.1%)	20 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (3.6%)								(n/a)	91.0	93.0	84.0	100.0	98.0	97.0	95.0	88.0	97.0	93.0	95.0	100.0		100.0	82.0	87.0	100.0	98.0	95.0	97.0	98.0	$10,757	$1,368	$9,390
District Instructional Center (Dic)	Public, Alternative	K-12	1500 Biscayne Blvd	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 995-4656	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Miami-Dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program	Public, Virtual, Magnet, Alternative	K-12	6101 NW 2nd Avenue	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	Yes	No	(786) 438-3233	190	0		1.6%	29 (15.3%)	23 (12.1%)	120 (63.2%)	14 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)								(n/a)			75.0	89.0	80.0	82.0	75.0	88.0			83.0	67.0	76.0	86.0	50.0	45.0	73.0	62.0	73.0	93.0	76.0	$6,915	$114	$6,802
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	560 NW 151st Street	Miami	33169	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	Yes	No	(305) 995-1928	1,111	62	17.9	17.5%	57 (5.1%)	233 (21.0%)	797 (71.7%)	12 (1.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (0.9%)								(n/a)	48.0	53.0	48.0	62.0	43.0	59.0	59.0	53.0	18.0	9.0	12.0	36.0	36.0	37.0	27.0	27.0	34.0	30.0	55.0	73.0	36.0	$10,989	$1,941	$9,047
Mater Academy Virtual Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1701 NE 127th Street	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	Yes	No	(305) 326-0003	87	0		5.7%	8 (9.2%)	7 (8.0%)	72 (82.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			70.0			50.0	50.0	42.0			40.0			55.0	50.0	42.0	25.0	18.0		43.0		$11,279	$3,796	$7,483
New Opportunity Educational Center	Public, Alternative	1-12	6300 NW 27th Avenue	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(305) 694-4444	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Academy For Innovative Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1080 La Baron Dr	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 725-3193	940	0	21.9	62.9%	35 (3.7%)	10 (1.1%)	887 (94.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)								(n/a)	71.0	65.0	60.0	78.0	70.0	64.0	81.0	77.0	82.0	58.0	62.0	78.0	83.0	67.0	59.0	63.0	79.0	76.0	91.0	86.0	82.0	$12,957	$5,161	$7,796
KIPP Miami-Liberty City	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	3000 NW 110th Street	Miami	33167	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 822-7702	1,048	61	17.1	98.7%	4 (0.4%)	925 (88.3%)	118 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	36.0	26.0	26.0	33.0	34.0	39.0			38.0	31.0	38.0	39.0	64.0	35.0	35.0	23.0	82.0				39.0	$22,483	$14,194	$8,289
Nicklaus Children's Hospital	Public, Alternative	K-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	11	0		45.5%	1 (9.1%)	1 (9.1%)	9 (81.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Citrus Health Sipp/Crisis	Public, Alternative	K-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	8	0			0 (0.0%)	1 (12.5%)	7 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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