- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doral, FL
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008912
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 7 schools in Doral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+21.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 120039008912 · Doral, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 24.2:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy grew from 287 students in 2022-23 to 349 in 2023-24 (+21.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 412
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy
412 students
What this shows Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy compares
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.6%
White 3.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Frequently asked questions about Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 349 (2023-24), up 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is 24.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?
24.7% of students at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 95.6% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 7 schools in Doral, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Doral on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.