SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD)

SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 339 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 (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) is a public charter school located in Homestead, Florida, operating under the umbrella of the well-established Somerset Academy network. The school focuses on providing a college-preparatory curriculum designed to foster academic excellence, character development, and student leadership. By maintaining a smaller school environment, the institution emphasizes individualized attention, allowing educators to tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of their student body while maintaining rigorous academic standards.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates technology and innovative teaching practices to prepare students for success in post-secondary education and the workforce. As a charter school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, it offers a tuition-free alternative that prioritizes community involvement and high expectations. Through a combination of academic rigor, extracurricular opportunities, and a supportive campus culture, Somerset Academy South Homestead aims to develop well-rounded students who are equipped to thrive in a competitive global society.

For more information, contact SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) at (305) 258-7497 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

305 NE 2ND RD
HOMESTEAD, FL 33030-6102
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SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) is a public Title I Charter school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 339 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
339
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
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 339 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOMERSET ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL (SOUTH HOMESTEAD) is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 78% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
77.6%
White
13.3%
Black or African American
8.0%
Asian
0.9%
Two or more races
0.3%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

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.