- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Palm Glades Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Glades Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008183Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Glades Preparatory High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #16 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Glades Preparatory High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Glades Preparatory High School ranks #16 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Palm Glades Preparatory High School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120039008183 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
229 enr · 16.4:1 · 62.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Palm Glades Preparatory High School shrank from 286 students in 2022-23 to 252 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 14.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palm Glades Preparatory 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 229
Palm Glades Preparatory High School
229 students
What this shows Palm Glades Preparatory High School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Glades Preparatory High School compares
Palm Glades Preparatory High School is a shrinking 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 | 16.4:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 21% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Florida - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
77.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.9%
African American 19.2%
White 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Palm Glades Preparatory High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Palm Glades Preparatory High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Glades Preparatory 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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palm Glades Preparatory High School
How many students attend Palm Glades Preparatory High School?
Palm Glades Preparatory High School has 229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 286 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Glades Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Glades Preparatory High School is 16.4:1, which is 8% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 4% higher 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 Palm Glades Preparatory High School?
62.9% of students at Palm Glades Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Glades Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Glades Preparatory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 76.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Glades Preparatory High School?
Palm Glades Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Palm Glades Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Glades Preparatory High School ranks #16 of 37 high schools in Miami, 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 Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Palm Glades Preparatory 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.