- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homestead, FL
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead
Federal NCES profile for Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008749Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 10
- high schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 47:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead ranks #4 of 10 high schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+28.7%).
Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 120039008749 · Homestead, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
376 enr · 47:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead grew from 268 students in 2022-23 to 345 in 2023-24 (+28.7%). Teacher FTE held 8.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School 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 376
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead
376 students
What this shows Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead compares
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead is a growing 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 | 47:1 | ▲ 164% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
47:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
47:1
students per teacher
- 164% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 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. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.8%
African American 9.0%
White 5.1%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 Preparatory Academy High School Homestead Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Somerset Preparatory Academy High School 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead?
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead has 376 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 268 (2022-23) → 345 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead is 47:1, which is 164% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 199% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead?
64.6% of students at Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead?
The largest demographic group at Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead is Hispanic or Latino at 84.8% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead?
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 High School Homestead rank among high schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead ranks #4 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 Preparatory Academy High School 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.