- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007453Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #9 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 44.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School ranks #9 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 120039007453 · Miami, FL High · MID · CHARTER
529 enr · 44.1:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 12.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter 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 529
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
529 students
What this shows Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School compares
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter 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 | 44.1:1 | ▲ 148% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▼ 1% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
44.1:1
students per teacher
- 148% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.2%
White 2.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Preparatory Academy Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
How many students attend Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School has 529 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 530 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is 44.1:1, which is 148% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 181% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
51.5% of students at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is Hispanic or Latino at 96.2% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Preparatory Academy Charter High School rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School ranks #9 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 Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter 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.