INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY

School Overview
International Studies Preparatory Academy (ISPA), located in Coral Gables, Florida, is a specialized magnet high school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. It is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its unique focus on international studies and language immersion. The school operates under an agreement with various foreign embassies—most notably Spain, France, and Italy—to offer a dual-diploma program. This allows students to earn both an American high school diploma and the equivalent credentials from their partner countries, effectively preparing them for global citizenship and competitive international universities.

Beyond its core curriculum, ISPA is known for its intimate campus setting and highly personalized educational experience. Because of its relatively small student body, the school fosters a close-knit community where students are encouraged to achieve proficiency in multiple languages while engaging in a challenging liberal arts education. By prioritizing global perspectives and cross-cultural competence, the academy serves as a bridge for students looking to excel in an increasingly interconnected world, making it a highly sought-after destination for academically motivated students in the South Florida area.
381
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White45
Hispanic328
Black3
Asian2
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    328 (86.1 %)
  • White
    45 (11.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)663-7200
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11
Grades Taught
Grade 9 76
Grade 10 110
Grade 11 99
Grade 12 96

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 976
Grade 10110
Grade 1199
Grade 1296
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22258.3%
Male15941.7%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)