Serving 1,160 students in grades 6-12, Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Somerset College Preparatory Academy's student population of 1,160 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset College Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset College Preparatory Academy is 0.69, 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
#957 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
33%
36%
Black
21%
21%
White
40%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset College Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy is ranked #957 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Somerset College Preparatory Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
1,160 students attend Somerset College Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Somerset College Preparatory Academy students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset College Preparatory Academy?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Somerset College Preparatory Academy offer ?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Somerset College Preparatory Academy part of?
Somerset College Preparatory Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
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