Young Men's Preparatory Academy is a public, single-gender preparatory school located in Miami, Florida, United States. It is a part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, and serves grades 6–12. It also has an extensive leadership curriculum that revolves around The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens.
Serving 185 students in grades 6-12, Young Men's Preparatory Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Men's Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Young Men's Preparatory Academy's student population of 185 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Young Men's Preparatory Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Men's Preparatory Academy is 0.54, 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
#2767 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
46%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Men's Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy is ranked #2767 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Young Men's Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Young Men's Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jose De Diego Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Young Men's Preparatory Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
185 students attend Young Men's Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Young Men's Preparatory Academy students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Young Men's Preparatory Academy offer ?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Young Men's Preparatory Academy part of?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Young Men's Preparatory Academy located?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy is located in the Wynwood Art District neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Wynwood Art District.
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