Serving 378 students in grades 6-12, Young Womens Preparatory Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Young Womens Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Young Womens Preparatory Academy's student population of 378 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
378 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Young Womens Preparatory Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Young Womens Preparatory Academy is 0.51, 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
#271 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
67%
36%
Black
18%
21%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Young Womens Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Young Womens Preparatory Academy is ranked #271 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Young Womens Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Young Womens Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mast Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Young Womens Preparatory Academy?
The graduation rate of Young Womens Preparatory Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Young Womens Preparatory Academy?
378 students attend Young Womens Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Young Womens Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Young Womens Preparatory Academy?
Young Womens Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Young Womens Preparatory Academy offer ?
Young Womens Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Young Womens Preparatory Academy part of?
Young Womens Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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