- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hialeah, FL
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School
Federal NCES profile for Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008125Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #3 of 7
- high schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School ranks #3 of 7 high schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 120039008125 · Hialeah, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
240 enr · 21.8:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School held near 249 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School 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 240
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School
240 students
What this shows Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School compares
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 18% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 84% in Florida - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.3%
African American 0.8%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.4, Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
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 Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School'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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School
How many students attend Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School?
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School has 240 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School is 21.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School?
61.5% of students at Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School?
The largest demographic group at Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School is Hispanic or Latino at 98.3% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School?
Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School rank among high schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School ranks #3 of 7 high 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 high schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Youth Co-Op Preparatory High School, 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.