- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Lauderdale, FL
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120018007912Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 10
- public schools in North Lauderdale · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 38.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 81.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal ranks #9 of 10 public schools in North Lauderdale, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120018007912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 120018007912 · North Lauderdale, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
349 enr · 38.8:1 · 81.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal 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 349
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal
349 students
What this shows Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal compares
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal 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 | 38.8:1 | ▲ 118% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.6% | ▲ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
38.8:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
38.8:1
students per teacher
- 118% 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
41.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 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.
Student demographics
African American 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
White 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal'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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal has 349 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Lauderdale, FL. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal is 38.8:1, which is 118% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 147% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal?
81.6% of students at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal is African American at 63.6% of enrollment, in North Lauderdale, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal?
Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal rank among public schools in North Lauderdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal ranks #9 of 10 public schools in North Lauderdale, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Lauderdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Somerset Preparatory Academy Charter High at North Lauderdal, 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.