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Alta Career Academy
High School · Miami, FL
A private high school in Miami, FL serving grades 7th – 12th.
10300 SW 72ND ST STE 321, Miami, FL 33173
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in FL
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Alta Career Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,053
Median home value
$460,500
Median rent
$1,935/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Career AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | 7–12 | 0.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| American High School Academy Inc.Private · tuition | 4.9private | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 672 | Compare → |
| Brucie Ball Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Instructional Center System WideEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alta Career Academy is listed in Miami, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Alta Career Academy
Alta Career Academy is a private high school in Miami, FL, serving approximately 47 students in grades 7th-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,424 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alta Career Academy
What grades does Alta Career Academy serve?
Alta Career Academy serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Alta Career Academy?
Alta Career Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Career Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta Career Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Alta Career Academy rank in FL?
Alta Career Academy ranks #1,424 of 1,462 private schools in FL.
What is Alta Career Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Alta Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Alta Career Academy a private school?
Yes, Alta Career Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Alta Career Academy a religious school?
No, Alta Career Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 4.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 200 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (305) 521-9526
- Area population (ZIP 33173)
- 32,042
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33173; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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