INTERNATIONAL STUDIES PREPARATORY ACADEMY
381 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 45 |
| Hispanic | 328 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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Hispanic328 (86.1 %)
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White45 (11.8 %)
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Black3 (0.8 %)
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Two or More3 (0.8 %)
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Asian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 76 |
| Grade 10 | 110 |
| Grade 11 | 99 |
| Grade 12 | 96 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 222 | 58.3% |
| Male | 159 | 41.7% |
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