- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homestead, FL
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007971Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #6 of 10
- high schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 79.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 120039007971 · Homestead, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
497 enr · 21.6:1 · 79.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) shrank from 540 students in 2022-23 to 513 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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 497
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)
497 students
What this shows Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) reports 497 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) compares
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.8% | ▲ 53% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 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: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
African American 7.8%
White 6.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)'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 (~497 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) has 497 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 540 (2022-23) → 513 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is 21.6:1, which is 21% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
79.8% of students at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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 School (South Homestead)?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) rank among high schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) ranks #6 of 10 high schools in Homestead, 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 Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead), 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.