EVERGLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

(786)601-1969

Charter School 498 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Everglades Preparatory Academy High School, located in Homestead, Florida, operates as a public charter school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a structured, college-preparatory environment that emphasizes academic rigor and character development. By leveraging the resources and oversight of the nation's fourth-largest school district, the academy aims to prepare its diverse student body for the demands of higher education and professional career paths through a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards.

Beyond its academic focus, Everglades Preparatory Academy fosters a supportive community atmosphere designed to engage students through extracurricular activities, mentorship, and personalized instruction. The school emphasizes accountability and high expectations, striving to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Homestead area. By maintaining a clear mission centered on student success and community involvement, the school serves as a vital educational hub for local families seeking a focused, performance-driven high school experience.

498

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EVERGLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	420
Black	47
Asian	4
Two or More	3

Hispanic
420 (84.3 %)
Black
47 (9.4 %)
White
24 (4.8 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(786)601-1969
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	208
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 161

Grade 10 110

Grade 11 127

Grade 12 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EVERGLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	161
Grade 10	110
Grade 11	127
Grade 12	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EVERGLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	239	48%
Male	259	52%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)