At a glance
Reported students
497
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead): 497 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
19.9:1 reported; state peer median 21.6:1. 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
- 539
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Student–teacher ratio
- 29.9:1
What the reported data says about Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Homestead. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 497 students for 2024–25.
Among 888 high schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 743.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.9:1, close to the Florida median of 21.6:1 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 (84.3%) and Black (7.8%). English learners represent 7.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.6%. 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 9 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)
- 1How do the reported 19.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- 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
- White6.2%
- Hispanic84.3%
- Black7.8%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.8%
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
9 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.
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489 reported students
Mater Brickell Academy High
High · Grades 09–12
487 reported students
Design & Architecture Senior High
High · Grades 09–12
486 reported students
Medical Academy for Science and Technology (M.a.s.t.) @ Hom
High · Grades 09–12
511 reported students
Kendall Greens High School
High · Grades 09–12
482 reported students
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
High · Grades 06–12
514 reported students
Public schools near Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| School for Advanced Studies Homestead High · Miami-Dade | 11–12 | 130 | 0.3 mi |
| Chambers High School High · Charter · Miami-Dade | 06–12 | 243 | 0.3 mi |
| Acceleration Academies LLC Homestead High · Miami-Dade | 08–12 | 170 | 0.4 mi |
| Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) High · Charter · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 48 | 0.7 mi |
| Medical Academy for Science and Technology (M.a.s.t.) @ Hom High · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 511 | 1 mi |
| Everglades Preparatory Academy High School High · Charter · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 464 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) serve?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) reported 497 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 539 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
The calculated ratio is 19.9:1, based on 497 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Florida median for the same school level is 21.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) a public, charter, or magnet school?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
82.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) in?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) 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 Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include School for Advanced Studies Homestead (0.3 mi), Chambers High School (0.3 mi), Acceleration Academies LLC Homestead (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.