- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008576Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #126 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School ranks #126 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 120039008576 · Miami, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,159 enr · 25.8:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School held near 1,135 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE held 45.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle 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 1,159
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School
1,159 students
What this shows Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School reports 1,159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School compares
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 19% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,159 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,159
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.1%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 580 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.1%
White 2.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Two or More 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle 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 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 (~1,159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School
How many students attend Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School?
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School has 1,159 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,135 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School is 25.8:1, which is 45% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School?
42.2% of students at Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School?
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School ranks #126 of 161 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 schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle 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.