- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pembroke Pines, FL
Somerset Academy Charter High
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Charter High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018003823Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Charter High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Charter High has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Charter High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Pembroke Pines, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018003823 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Somerset Academy Charter High held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 120018003823 · Pembroke Pines, FL High · MID · CHARTER
1,450 enr · 25.4:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Somerset Academy Charter High held near 1,486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Charter High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 1,450
Somerset Academy Charter High
1,450 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Charter High reports 1,450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Charter High compares
Somerset Academy Charter High 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 43% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 42% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,450 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,450
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 43% 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
27.8%
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
$12,121
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 483 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.9%
African American 17.2%
White 9.2%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Somerset Academy Charter High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Somerset Academy Charter High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Charter High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~1,450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Charter High
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter High?
Somerset Academy Charter High has 1,450 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pembroke Pines, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,476 (2022-23) → 1,486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter High?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter High is 25.4:1, which is 43% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Charter High?
30.3% of students at Somerset Academy Charter High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Academy Charter High?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Charter High is Hispanic or Latino at 67.9% of enrollment, in Pembroke Pines, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Charter High?
Somerset Academy Charter High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Somerset Academy Charter High rank among high schools in Pembroke Pines?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Charter High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Pines on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Somerset Academy Charter High, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.