Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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

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:
377^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,547

Student/teacher ratio: 22.2

Number of students: 535

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.9%

African American:

9.0%

White:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Everglades Preparatory Academy High School ranks better than 53.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 57^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.3. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Everglades Preparatory Academy 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 (84.9%), African American (9%), White (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is 22.2, which is the 46^th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Everglades Preparatory Academy High School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 377^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Everglades Preparatory Academy 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 Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	44.75	368^th	687	46.4%
2016	29.47	463^rd	693	33.2%
2017	27.54	469^th	714	34.3%
2018	30.94	466^th	716	34.9%
2019	25.25	523^rd	734	28.7%
2021	19.75	561^st	746	24.8%
2022	28.90	506^th	774	34.6%
2023	39.97	387^th	792	51.1%
2024	44.30	377^th	807	53.3%

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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 Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	21	16	0	146	1	1	185
2014	34	34	1	286	1	0	356
2015	43	42	1	373	2	0	461
2016	39	53	2	432	2	0	528
2017	36	59	6	450	1	3	555
2018	30	62	4	444	1	1	542
2019	37	53	5	425	0	2	522
2020	32	52	5	401	0	4	494
2021	29	62	5	411	0	2	509
2022	25	56	4	380	0	2	467
2023	24	47	4	420	0	3	498
2024	27	48	4	454	0	2	535

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
2024	535	24.0	22.2	61.5

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
2024	535	24.0	22.2	61.5

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 523^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 387^th 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)	42	43	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 (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)	35	31	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)	47	41	6%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)	61	62	1%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)	22	33	11%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Everglades Preparatory Academy High School)	24	34	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	522	498	4.6%
African American	53	47	11.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	425	420	1.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	24	35.1%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	75.9%	33.3%	42.5%

Schools Near Everglades Preparatory Academy 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)	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 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2251 E Mowry Dr	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-1969	535	24	22.2	61.5%	27 (5.0%)	48 (9.0%)	454 (84.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	44.3	377^th of 807 public high schools	53.3%		40	387^th of 792 public high schools	51.1%	10		47.0	45.0			58.0	59.0	44.0	76.0	$9,547	$860	$8,687
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead	Public, Charter	9-12	3000 SE 9th St	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 509-6901	345	8	43.1	80.0%	18 (5.2%)	35 (10.1%)	289 (83.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	34.1	487^th of 807 public high schools	39.7%		37.7	415^th of 792 public high schools	47.6%	72		56.0	45.0			19.0	26.0	54.0	57.0	$7,558	$357	$7,201
Chambers High School	Public, Charter	6-12	698 N Homestead Blvd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 909-6307	361	0	60.0	9.7%	17 (4.7%)	93 (25.8%)	245 (67.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	5	721^st of 807 public high schools	10.7%		5.5	703^rd of 792 public high schools	11.2%	18	0.0	7.0	23.0	0.0	0.0	3.0	13.0	10.0	22.0	$9,715	$1,365	$8,350
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)	Public, Charter	9-12	305 NE 2nd Rd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 258-7497	513	18	28.5	85.4%	33 (6.4%)	43 (8.4%)	432 (84.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29.8	546^th of 807 public high schools	32.3%		26.1	540^th of 792 public high schools	31.8%	6		39.0	43.0			37.0	28.0	42.0	62.0	$10,212	$702	$9,510
Keys Gate Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2325 SE 28th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 272-9600	731	35	20.8	62.7%	44 (6.0%)	103 (14.1%)	571 (78.1%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	35.4	470^th of 807 public high schools	41.8%		38.9	402^nd of 792 public high schools	49.2%	68		39.0	37.0			18.0	41.0	73.0	82.0	$10,750	$121	$10,629
Homestead Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2351 SE 12th Ave	Homestead	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 245-7000	2,247	101	22.2	71.2%	56 (2.5%)	911 (40.5%)	1,256 (55.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	20 (0.9%)	30.3	536^th of 807 public high schools	33.6%		31.2	490^th of 792 public high schools	38.1%	46		35.0	40.0			25.0	34.0	83.0	61.0	$11,578	$1,998	$9,579
School For Advanced Studies Homestead	Public	11-12	500 College Ter	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-5062	131	5	26.2	40.5%	13 (9.9%)	10 (7.6%)	101 (77.1%)	6 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)										$8,235	$780	$7,455
Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)	Public, Charter	9-12	103 East Lucy St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-3330	35	1	35.0	97.1%	1 (2.9%)	2 (5.7%)	32 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50	301^st of 807 public high schools	62.7%		82.5	59^th of 792 public high schools	92.6%	242		38.0					82.0			$7,522	$162	$7,361
Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School	Public, Magnet	9-12	900 NE 23rd Ave	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 248-7911	390	18	21.6	53.3%	17 (4.4%)	29 (7.4%)	336 (86.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	82.1	56^th of 807 public high schools	93.1%		78	84^th of 792 public high schools	89.4%	28		92.0	89.0			42.0	69.0	91.0	83.0	$10,340	$996	$9,345
South Dade Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	28401 SW 167th Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 247-4244	3,254	127	25.6	67.7%	113 (3.5%)	504 (15.5%)	2,593 (79.7%)	21 (0.6%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	21 (0.6%)	33.6	498^th of 807 public high schools	38.3%		31.5	486^th of 792 public high schools	38.6%	12		36.0	46.0			28.0	42.0	55.0	65.0	$9,262	$1,560	$7,701

Frequently Asked Questions about Everglades Preparatory Academy High School

How many students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 535 students attended Everglades Preparatory Academy High School.

What district is Everglades Preparatory Academy High School in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?

Students at Everglades Preparatory Academy High School are 85% Hispanic, 9% African American, 5% White.

Is Everglades Preparatory Academy High School a good school?

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

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