At a glance
Reported students
781
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 446 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
I Preparatory Academy: 781 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
18.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 803
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
What the reported data says about I Preparatory Academy
I Preparatory Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Miami. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 781 students for 2024–25.
Among 446 combined / other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.6:1, above the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (61.5%) and White (20.2%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 3.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming. The school reported 13 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking I Preparatory Academy
- 1How do the reported 18.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 3.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 22%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White20.2%
- Hispanic61.5%
- Black10%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
13 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Miami-Dade
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Academy for Innovative Education
Other · Grades KG–12
1,063 reported students
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise
Other · Grades KG–12
498 reported students
Brucie Ball Educational Center
Other · Grades PK–12
435 reported students
Prek Intervention
Other · Grades PK–PK
355 reported students
Blue Lakes Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–12
348 reported students
Miami-Dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program
Other · Grades KG–12
297 reported students
Public schools near I Preparatory Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Instructional Center (Dic) Other · Miami-Dade | KG–12 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Miami-Dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program Other · Miami-Dade | KG–12 | 297 | 0.1 mi |
| Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center N Other · Miami-Dade | PK–PK | 37 | 0.3 mi |
| Mater Academy Virtual Charter School Other · Charter · Miami-Dade | KG–12 | 99 | 2.1 mi |
| Teenage Parent Program Other · Miami-Dade | PK–PK | 51 | 4.4 mi |
| New Opportunity Educational Center Other · Miami-Dade | 01–12 | 32 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about I Preparatory Academy
What grades does I Preparatory Academy serve?
I Preparatory Academy reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend I Preparatory Academy?
I Preparatory Academy reported 781 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 446 Florida combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 803 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at I Preparatory Academy?
The calculated ratio is 18.6:1, based on 781 students and 42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 10.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is I Preparatory Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
I Preparatory Academy is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of I Preparatory Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
22% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is I Preparatory Academy in?
I Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade, based in Miami, FL, which operates 530 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near I Preparatory Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include District Instructional Center (Dic) (under 0.1 mi), Miami-Dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program (0.1 mi), Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center N (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.