Imater Preparatory Academy High School

Summary:

Imater Preparatory Academy High School is a public charter high school located in Hialeah, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 982. 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.

Imater Preparatory Academy High School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population, ranging from 97.96% to 98.5% over the past three school years, compared to the nearby schools which have a more diverse racial makeup. The school has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 92.0% to 99.5% over the past five school years, which are generally higher than the nearby schools. However, Imater Preparatory Academy High School has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.1% in 2018-2019 to 36.1% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Biology 1 End of Course (EOC) exams, as well as 9th and 10th grade English Language Arts (ELA) assessments, are consistently lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages.

Despite the school's high graduation rates, Imater Preparatory Academy High School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the majority of the years analyzed, with a brief dip to 2 stars in 2020-2021. This suggests that the school's overall performance, as measured by the state's accountability system, is not keeping pace with the state and district averages. When compared to other nearby charter high schools, such as Mater Academy Charter High School and Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy, Imater Preparatory Academy High School lags behind in several key metrics, including test scores, graduation rates, and school rankings. This high level of economic disadvantage among the student population may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 651 W 20th St
       Hialeah, FL  33010


(305) 805-5722

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
324th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,752 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  98.2 Help
Number of students:  982

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.0%
White:
1.1%
African American:
0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Imater Preparatory Academy High School ranks better than 59.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 50th 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 48.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Imater Preparatory Academy High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (98%), White (1.1%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Imater Preparatory Academy High School is 98.2. 101 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Imater Preparatory Academy High School employs 10 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Imater Preparatory Academy High School is $8,752. 94 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Imater Preparatory Academy High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Imater Preparatory Academy High School 324th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Imater 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 Imater Preparatory Academy High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 29.95 480th 687 30.1%
2016 38.68 391st 693 43.6%
2017 50.36 281st 714 60.6%
2018 59.15 193rd 716 73.0%
2019 53.29 258th 734 64.9%
2021 36.13 411th 746 44.9%
2022 46.29 322nd 774 58.4%
2023 48.10 308th 792 61.1%
2024 48.18 324th 807 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Imater 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
2014 2 4 0 197 0 0 0 0 203
2015 6 7 0 389 0 0 0 0 402
2016 9 11 1 508 0 0 0 0 529
2017 10 13 0 648 0 0 0 0 671
2018 11 15 0 773 0 0 0 0 799
2019 13 11 0 898 0 0 0 0 922
2020 15 6 0 964 0 0 0 0 985
2021 14 6 0 1025 0 0 0 0 1045
2022 10 5 0 984 0 0 0 0 999
2023 11 9 0 962 0 0 0 0 982

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 Imater Preparatory Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 203 10.0 20.3 79.3
2015 402 16.0 25.1 82.1
2016 529 23.0 23.0 87
2017 671 27.0 24.8 25.5
2018 799 28.0 28.5 87.5
2019 922 10.0 92.2 84.9
2020 985 4.0 246.2 85
2021 1045 43.0 24.3 89.4
2022 999 7.0 142.7 90.3
2023 982 10.0 98.2 87.9

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 Imater Preparatory Academy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 203 10.0 20.3 79.3
2015 402 16.0 25.1 82.1
2016 529 23.0 23.0 87
2017 671 27.0 24.8 25.5
2018 799 28.0 28.5 87.5
2019 922 10.0 92.2 84.9
2020 985 4.0 246.2 85
2021 1045 43.0 24.3 89.4
2022 999 7.0 142.7 90.3
2023 982 10.0 98.2 87.9

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 Imater Preparatory Academy High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $528 (7.6%) $6,450 (92.4%) $6,978
2019 $554 (7.5%) $6,833 (92.5%) $7,387
2020 $458 (5.8%) $7,420 (94.2%) $7,878
2021 $805 (10.5%) $6,870 (89.5%) $7,676
2022 $755 (10.6%) $6,386 (89.4%) $7,141
2023 $1,031 (11.8%) $7,721 (88.2%) $8,752

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Imater Preparatory Academy High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
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Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 258th of 734 High schoolsRanks 308th of 792 High schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Imater Preparatory Academy High School)6055
 5%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Imater Preparatory Academy High School)6853
 15%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Imater Preparatory Academy High School)3542
 7%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Imater Preparatory Academy High School)7565
 10%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Imater Preparatory Academy High School)3520
 15%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Imater Preparatory Academy High School)6354
 9%
   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 Students922982
 6.5%
African American119
 18.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic898962
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1311
 15.4%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.9%87.9%
 3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 982 students attended Imater Preparatory Academy High School.

Students at Imater Preparatory Academy High School are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

Imater Preparatory Academy High School ranks 324th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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