Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

Summary:

Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Homestead, Florida, with a student population of 498. 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.

Everglades Preparatory Academy has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 84.34% of students identifying as Hispanic in the 2022-2023 school year. The school has shown strong graduation rates, with a 94.3% four-year graduation rate, which is higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 47.5% in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Academically, the school has performed well in some subject areas, such as US History, but has struggled in others, like Biology 1 and English Language Arts.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Colegiate Virtual Academy and Acceleration Academies LLC Homestead, Everglades Preparatory Academy stands out with its higher percentage of Hispanic students and higher graduation rates. However, the school's increasing student-teacher ratio and shifting free and reduced lunch rates may be factors to consider in understanding the school's performance and challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 2251 E Mowry Dr
       Homestead, FL  33033


(786) 601-1969

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
377th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,547 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  498

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.3%
African American:
9.4%
White:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Everglades Preparatory Academy High School ranks better than 53.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 57th 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 44.3. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School 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 (84.3%), African American (9.4%), White (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is 19.1, which is the 24th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Everglades Preparatory Academy High School employs 26 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is $9,547. 73 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Everglades Preparatory Academy High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Everglades Preparatory Academy High School 377th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Everglades Preparatory Academy High School 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 Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 44.75 368th 687 46.4%
2016 29.47 463rd 693 33.2%
2017 27.54 469th 714 34.3%
2018 30.94 466th 716 34.9%
2019 25.25 523rd 734 28.7%
2021 19.75 561st 746 24.8%
2022 28.90 506th 774 34.6%
2023 39.97 387th 792 51.1%
2024 44.30 377th 807 53.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Everglades Preparatory Academy High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 21 16 0 146 1 0 1 0 185
2014 34 34 1 286 1 0 0 0 356
2015 43 42 1 373 2 0 0 0 461
2016 39 53 2 432 2 0 0 0 528
2017 36 59 6 450 1 0 3 0 555
2018 30 62 4 444 1 0 1 0 542
2019 37 53 5 425 0 0 2 0 522
2020 32 52 5 401 0 0 4 0 494
2021 29 62 5 411 0 0 2 0 509
2022 25 56 4 380 0 0 2 0 467
2023 24 47 4 420 0 0 3 0 498

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 Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 185 12.0 15.4 68.6
2014 356 10.0 35.6 78.1
2015 461 22.0 20.9 72.7
2016 528 24.0 22.0 70.1
2017 555 33.0 16.8 76.4
2018 542 30.0 18.0 5.2
2019 522 25.0 20.8 75.9
2020 494 26.0 19.0 79.1
2021 509 30.0 16.9 81.9
2022 467 26.0 17.9 70
2023 498 26.0 19.1 33.3

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 Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 185 12.0 15.4 68.6
2014 356 10.0 35.6 78.1
2015 461 22.0 20.9 72.7
2016 528 24.0 22.0 70.1
2017 555 33.0 16.8 76.4
2018 542 30.0 18.0 5.2
2019 522 25.0 20.8 75.9
2020 494 26.0 19.0 79.1
2021 509 30.0 16.9 81.9
2022 467 26.0 17.9 70
2023 498 26.0 19.1 33.3

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 Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $520 (7.7%) $6,203 (92.3%) $6,723
2019 $217 (4.4%) $4,714 (95.6%) $4,931
2020 $146 (1.9%) $7,410 (98.1%) $7,556
2021 $747 (9.3%) $7,298 (90.7%) $8,045
2022 $1,398 (15.8%) $7,476 (84.2%) $8,874
2023 $860 (9.0%) $8,687 (91.0%) $9,547

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 523rd of 734 High schoolsRanks 387th of 792 High schools
 22.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)4243
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)3531
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)4741
 6%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)6162
 1%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)2233
 11%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)2434
 10%
   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 Students522498
 4.6%
African American5347
 11.3%
American Indian00
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic425420
 1.2%
Pacific Islander00
White3724
 35.1%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75.9%33.3%
 42.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 498 students attended Everglades Preparatory Academy High School.

Students at Everglades Preparatory Academy High School are 84% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% White.

Everglades Preparatory Academy High School ranks 377th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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