- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hialeah, FL
Imater Preparatory Academy High School
Federal NCES profile for Imater Preparatory Academy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008154Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Imater Preparatory Academy High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- high schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 99.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Imater Preparatory Academy High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Imater Preparatory Academy High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Imater Preparatory Academy High School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 120039008154 · Hialeah, FL High · MID · CHARTER
994 enr · 99.4:1 · 77.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Imater Preparatory Academy High School held near 1,019 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Imater Preparatory Academy High School 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 994
Imater Preparatory Academy High School
994 students
What this shows Imater Preparatory Academy High School reports 994 students on the CCD universe file.
How Imater Preparatory Academy High School compares
Imater Preparatory Academy High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 99.4:1 | ▲ 458% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 994 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
99.4:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
994
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
99.4:1
students per teacher
- 458% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
35.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.9%
African American 1.1%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Imater Preparatory Academy High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Imater Preparatory Academy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Imater Preparatory Academy High School'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 high 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 (~994 students)
Frequently asked questions about Imater Preparatory Academy High School
How many students attend Imater Preparatory Academy High School?
Imater Preparatory Academy High School has 994 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 982 (2022-23) → 1,019 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imater Preparatory Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Imater Preparatory Academy High School is 99.4:1, which is 458% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 533% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Imater Preparatory Academy High School?
77.5% of students at Imater Preparatory Academy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Imater Preparatory Academy High School?
The largest demographic group at Imater Preparatory Academy High School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.9% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Imater Preparatory Academy High School?
Imater Preparatory Academy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Imater Preparatory Academy High School rank among high schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Imater Preparatory Academy High School ranks #7 of 7 high schools in Hialeah, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Imater Preparatory Academy High School, 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.