At a glance
Reported students
312
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida high enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 888 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
500.5
Stellar Leadership Academy: 312 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
26:1 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
- 277
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.3:1
What the reported data says about Stellar Leadership Academy
Stellar Leadership Academy is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Miami. It is one of 530 current school records connected to Miami-Dade. NCES reports 312 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 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26:1, above 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 Black (53.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (45.5%). English learners represent 15.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Stellar Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 26:1 student–teacher ratio and 12 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
- 15.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.5%
- 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
- White0.3%
- Hispanic45.5%
- Black53.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.6%
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
No students enrolled 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.
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
High · Grades 09–12
315 reported students
Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School
High · Grades 09–12
315 reported students
Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami High School
High · Grades 09–12
308 reported students
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
High · Grades 09–12
306 reported students
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School
High · Grades 09–12
297 reported students
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
High · Grades 06–12
295 reported students
Public schools near Stellar Leadership 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D.A. Dorsey Technical College High · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 0 | 1.2 mi |
| Secondary Student Success Center-804 High · Miami-Dade | 06–12 | 24 | 1.2 mi |
| Miami Central Senior High School High · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 1,414 | 1.4 mi |
| Cope Center North High · Miami-Dade | 06–12 | 28 | 1.5 mi |
| William H Turner Technical Arts High School High · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 1,290 | 1.6 mi |
| Miami Northwestern Senior High High · Miami-Dade | 09–12 | 1,479 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Stellar Leadership Academy
What grades does Stellar Leadership Academy serve?
Stellar Leadership Academy reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school (alternative school) in Miami-Dade.
How many students attend Stellar Leadership Academy?
Stellar Leadership Academy reported 312 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 888 Florida high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 277 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Stellar Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 26:1, based on 312 students and 12 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 Stellar Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Stellar Leadership Academy 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 Stellar Leadership Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
11.5% 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 Stellar Leadership Academy in?
Stellar Leadership 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 Stellar Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include D.A. Dorsey Technical College (1.2 mi), Secondary Student Success Center-804 (1.2 mi), Miami Central Senior High School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.