- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Young Womens Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007016
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Young Womens Preparatory Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #10 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Young Womens Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Young Womens Preparatory Academy ranks #10 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Young Womens Preparatory Academy shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 120039007016 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
295 enr · 14.8:1 · 44.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Young Womens Preparatory Academy shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Young Womens 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 295
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
295 students
What this shows Young Womens Preparatory Academy reports 295 students on the CCD universe file.
How Young Womens Preparatory Academy compares
Young Womens Preparatory Academy 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 31% in Florida - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 98 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 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.5%
African American 15.6%
White 11.2%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Young Womens Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
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 Womens 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 | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Young Womens 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 (~295 students)
Frequently asked questions about Young Womens Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Young Womens Preparatory Academy?
Young Womens Preparatory Academy has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Womens Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Womens Preparatory Academy is 14.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Womens Preparatory Academy?
44.0% of students at Young Womens Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Young Womens Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Young Womens Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 68.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Young Womens Preparatory Academy?
Young Womens Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Womens Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Young Womens Preparatory Academy ranks #10 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 Womens 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.