Serving 497 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Academy Charter High School (South 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)'s student population of 497 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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 Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is 0.29, 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
#2911 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
84%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)'s ranking?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is ranked #2911 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) often compared to?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)is often viewed alongside schools like Keys Gate Charter High School, Everglades Preparatory Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
The graduation rate of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
497 students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) offer ?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) part of?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School (Fall Break)
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School (Fall Break)
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School (Fall Break)
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School (Fall Break)
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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