- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Coral Gables, FL
International Studies Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for International Studies Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007811
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Studies Preparatory Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Coral Gables · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
International Studies Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039007811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
International Studies Preparatory Academy held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120039007811 · Coral Gables, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 15.6:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
International Studies Preparatory Academy held near 376 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
International Studies 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 375
International Studies Preparatory Academy
375 students
What this shows International Studies Preparatory Academy reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How International Studies Preparatory Academy compares
International Studies Preparatory Academy 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 40% in Florida - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.1%
White 10.9%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, International Studies Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 22
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 International Studies 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 International Studies 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 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 (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about International Studies Preparatory Academy
How many students attend International Studies Preparatory Academy?
International Studies Preparatory Academy has 375 students enrolled. It is a high school in Coral Gables, FL. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 376 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Preparatory Academy is 15.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Studies Preparatory Academy?
24.7% of students at International Studies Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Studies Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at International Studies Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 86.1% of enrollment, in Coral Gables, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Studies Preparatory Academy?
International Studies Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 International Studies Preparatory Academy rank among public schools in Coral Gables?
By Resource Investment Index, International Studies Preparatory Academy ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Coral Gables, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Coral Gables on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides International Studies 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.