- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hialeah, FL
West Lakes Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for West Lakes Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008514
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lakes Preparatory Academy earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #9 of 25
- schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lakes Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks #9 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
West Lakes Preparatory Academy held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 120039008514 · Hialeah, FL Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 16.1:1 · 39.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
West Lakes Preparatory Academy held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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 594
West Lakes Preparatory Academy
594 students
What this shows West Lakes Preparatory Academy reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lakes Preparatory Academy compares
West Lakes Preparatory Academy 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 45% in Florida - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.2%
African American 5.7%
Asian 3.2%
White 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, West Lakes Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 West Lakes Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lakes Preparatory Academy'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 other 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lakes Preparatory Academy
How many students attend West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
West Lakes Preparatory Academy has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lakes Preparatory Academy is 16.1:1, which is 10% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
39.4% of students at West Lakes Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at West Lakes Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 88.2% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lakes Preparatory Academy?
West Lakes Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 West Lakes Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lakes Preparatory Academy ranks #9 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides West Lakes Preparatory Academy, 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.