Enrollment
1,450
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018003823Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Pembroke Pines · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Somerset Academy Charter High compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Somerset Academy Charter High
Somerset Academy Charter High is a large charter high school in Pembroke Pines, Florida, enrolling 1,450 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Florida schools and 43% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,450 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 375 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #335, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (68%) and African American (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 483 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students) and Western High School (3,510 students) alongside Somerset Academy Charter High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Somerset Academy Charter High compares
Somerset Academy Charter High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Broward, which includes Somerset Academy Charter High.
$11,419
Per student
+2%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 31.2%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Somerset Academy Charter High a good school?
Somerset Academy Charter High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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