Serving 191 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead's student population of 191 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2703 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
7%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead's ranking?
Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead is ranked #2703 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead?
The graduation rate of Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead?
191 students attend Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 7% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead?
Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead offer ?
Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead part of?
Somerset Preparatory High School Homestead is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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