Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)

Summary:

Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is a public charter high school serving 540 students in grades 9-12 in Homestead, Florida, which is part of the Miami-Dade school district. The school has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (85%) compared to nearby schools, but it has faced challenges, including a decline in graduation rates, a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, and lower test scores than the district and state averages.

While Somerset Academy has seen an increase in spending per student, from $7,771 in 2019-2020 to $10,212 in 2022-2023, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio of 23.4 is relatively high compared to nearby schools like Everglades Preparatory Academy High School (19.1) and Homestead Senior High School (21.2). Additionally, Somerset Academy has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 87.41%, which is significantly higher than the rates at nearby schools.

Notably, the high-performing Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Home, located just 0.92 miles from Somerset Academy, consistently outperforms the school on various academic measures, highlighting the stark performance gap between the two institutions. Overall, Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) faces several challenges that suggest the need for a closer examination of its practices and strategies to better support student success.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 305 NE 2nd Rd
       Homestead, FL  33030


(305) 258-7497

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
546th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,212 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.4 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.0%
African American:
7.0%
White:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) ranks worse than 67.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 82nd among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.81. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85%), African American (7%), White (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is 23.4, which is the 58th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) employs 23 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is $10,212, which is the 58th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 546th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

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


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Rank History for Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 37.51 428th 687 37.7%
2016 17.80 547th 693 21.1%
2017 38.28 396th 714 44.5%
2018 49.78 284th 716 60.3%
2019 43.88 342nd 734 53.4%
2021 33.98 433rd 746 42.0%
2022 28.40 515th 774 33.5%
2023 26.14 540th 792 31.8%
2024 29.81 546th 807 32.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 3 1 0 17 0 0 0 0 21
2013 8 1 0 27 0 0 1 0 37
2014 15 4 0 53 0 0 0 0 72
2015 20 9 2 83 0 0 0 0 114
2016 27 12 2 140 0 0 0 0 181
2017 27 14 2 205 0 0 1 0 249
2018 45 27 3 263 0 0 1 0 339
2019 46 26 5 328 0 0 3 0 408
2020 53 29 3 355 3 0 1 0 444
2021 53 43 4 392 0 0 2 0 494
2022 32 46 6 451 0 1 3 0 539
2023 36 38 5 459 0 1 1 0 540

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 Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 21 1.0 21.0 66.7
2013 37 1.0 37.0 75.7
2014 72 2.0 36.0 75
2015 114 4.0 28.5 82.5
2016 181 7.0 25.8 23.2
2017 249 8.0 31.1 82.3
2018 339 17.0 19.9 77.6
2019 408 19.0 21.4 78.9
2020 444 20.0 22.2 77.5
2021 494 0.0 n/a 84.8
2022 539 20.0 26.9 87.6
2023 540 23.0 23.4 87.4

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 Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 21 1.0 21.0 66.7
2013 37 1.0 37.0 75.7
2014 72 2.0 36.0 75
2015 114 4.0 28.5 82.5
2016 181 7.0 25.8 23.2
2017 249 8.0 31.1 82.3
2018 339 17.0 19.9 77.6
2019 408 19.0 21.4 78.9
2020 444 20.0 22.2 77.5
2021 494 0.0 n/a 84.8
2022 539 20.0 26.9 87.6
2023 540 23.0 23.4 87.4

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 Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $214 (3.0%) $6,995 (97.0%) $7,209
2019 $199 (2.6%) $7,324 (97.4%) $7,523
2020 $312 (4.0%) $7,459 (96.0%) $7,771
2021 $1,104 (13.1%) $7,306 (86.9%) $8,411
2022 $1,029 (12.7%) $7,090 (87.3%) $8,119
2023 $702 (6.9%) $9,510 (93.1%) $10,212

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)

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 342nd of 734 High schoolsRanks 540th of 792 High schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead))5445
 9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead))5542
 13%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead))5524
 31%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead))7250
 22%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead))5532
 23%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead))3830
 8%
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students408540
 32.4%
African American2638
 46.2%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic328459
 39.9%
Pacific Islander01
White4636
 21.7%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.9%87.4%
 8.5%


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Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) ranks 546th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) are 85% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead).


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