Somerset College Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(772) 343-7028
Somerset College Preparatory Academy serves 685 students in grades 6-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Somerset College Preparatory Academy placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Somerset College Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Somerset College Preparatory Academy's student population of 685 students has grown by 118% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 685 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Somerset College Preparatory Academy is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1172 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 33% |
| Black | 21% | 22% |
| White | 45% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.70 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 86% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | St. Lucie School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Somerset College Preparatory Academy is St. Lucie West Centennial High School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie (1.4 miles away)
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- Port Saint Lucie Renaissance Charter School Of St. Lucie Charter School
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(772) 807-7600 1.4 PK-8 1,325 - Port Saint Lucie Manatee Academy K-8 Grades: K-8 | 1,375 student
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(772) 340-4745 1.8 K-8 1,375 - Port Saint Lucie Parkway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 507 students
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Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983
(772) 340-4800 2.3 PK-5 507 - Port Saint Lucie St. Lucie West Centennial High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,551 students
2.3 miles
1485 Sw Cashmere Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 344-4400 2.3 9-12 2,551
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