SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 407 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th 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 17 teachers, SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL, located in Homestead, Florida, is a public charter school that operates under the authorization of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As part of the expansive Somerset Academy network, the school is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes college readiness, leadership development, and character education. By leveraging a charter model, the institution offers a specialized curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining accountability to state and district educational standards.
The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and innovative learning strategies. With its focus on preparing students for post-secondary success, Somerset Academy provides various extracurricular opportunities and academic support systems to help students navigate their high school experience. As a part of the Miami-Dade school system, it remains a popular choice for local families seeking a structured and goal-oriented educational path within the public charter framework.
For more information, contact SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL at (305) 257-3737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HOMESTEAD, FL 33032-4505
(305) 257-3737
http://www.dadeschools.net
SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 407 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 407
- Teachers:
- 17
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 407 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 87.5%
- Black or African American
- 6.6%
- White
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.