ASPIRA LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY

ASPIRA LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 359 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, ASPIRA LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

ASPIRA LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY, located in Homestead, Florida, is a charter school dedicated to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college readiness and leadership development. Operating under the ASPIRA of Florida network, the school focuses on serving a diverse student population by integrating high academic standards with culturally responsive curriculum. Their mission centers on empowering students—particularly those from underserved communities—with the critical thinking skills, academic foundation, and civic awareness necessary to succeed in higher education and become impactful leaders in their future careers.

The school’s pedagogical approach is characterized by a personalized learning experience that aims to close the achievement gap. By leveraging a structured charter model, ASPIRA LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY offers specialized programming designed to prepare students for the demands of university-level coursework. In addition to core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character building and community involvement, encouraging students to take an active role in their development and the betterment of the Homestead area.

For more information, contact ASPIRA LEADERSHIP AND COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (305) 246-1111 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.