PALM GLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY

PALM GLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a Title I public charter middle school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 354 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th 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 12 teachers, PALM GLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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.

PALM GLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public charter school located in Miami, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 12. The school operates with a mission to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in higher education and their future careers. By emphasizing a college-preparatory curriculum, the academy focuses on high academic standards, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded individuals within a structured, supportive community.

The school is known for its commitment to personalized learning and small class sizes, which allow for more individualized attention between faculty and students. In addition to its core academic offerings, Palm Glades integrates extracurricular activities and character-building initiatives to foster social responsibility and leadership. By blending traditional educational foundations with modern teaching practices, the academy strives to bridge the gap between secondary education and the demands of university-level study.

For more information, contact PALM GLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY at (786) 272-2269 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

22655 SW 112 AVE
MIAMI, FL 33170
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PALM GLADES PREPARATORY ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in MIAMI, FL with about 354 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
354
Teachers:
12
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 354 students

Hispanic/Latino
67.8%
Black or African American
25.4%
Two or more races
3.7%
White
2.8%
Asian
0.3%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.