- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Young Men's Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Young Men's Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007420
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Men's Preparatory Academy earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Men's Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Men's Preparatory Academy ranks #11 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Young Men's Preparatory Academy grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+20.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 120039007420 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 10.3:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Young Men's Preparatory Academy grew from 153 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+20.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Young Men's 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 165
Young Men's Preparatory Academy
165 students
What this shows Young Men's Preparatory Academy reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young Men's Preparatory Academy compares
Young Men's Preparatory Academy 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 42% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 31% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 7% in Florida - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
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 165 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. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 47.9%
Hispanic or Latino 47.3%
White 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Young Men's Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Young Men's Preparatory Academy 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young Men's 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 (~165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young Men's Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy has 165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Men's Preparatory Academy is 10.3:1, which is 42% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 34% lower 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 Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
68.0% of students at Young Men's Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Young Men's Preparatory Academy is African American at 47.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Young Men's Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Men's Preparatory Academy ranks #11 of 161 schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Young Men's 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.