Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School

22655 Sw 112 Ave
Miami, FL 33170

Rating

Bottom 50%

www.palmgladesacademy.com

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School serves 303 students in grades 9-12.

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Total Students

303 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School is 0.42, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (FL)

Overall Testing Rank

#3560 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

6-9%

48%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

52%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

73%

35%

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Black

23%

22%

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White

36%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.42

0.70

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Graduation Rate

90-94%

89%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

76%

50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Miami-Dade School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School's ranking?

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

What is the graduation rate of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School?

The graduation rate of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.

How many students attend Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School?

303 students attend Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School?

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.

What grades does Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School offer ?

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12

What school district is Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School part of?

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 90-94% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education