Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Everglades Preparatory Academy High School 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 464 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School's student population of 464 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
464 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2003
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is 0.19, 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
#2871 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
90%
38%
Black
7%
21%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Everglades Preparatory Academy High School's ranking?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is ranked #2871 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Everglades Preparatory Academy High School often compared to?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?
The graduation rate of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?
464 students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Everglades Preparatory Academy High School?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Everglades Preparatory Academy High School offer ?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Everglades Preparatory Academy High School part of?
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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