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#1428 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Alta Career Academy

High School

10300 SW 72ND ST STE 321, Miami, FL 33173

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

3.8

Grades

7th – 12th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

10.5:1

Score

3.8

Grades

7th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,428 of 1,462

In Miami

#132 of 141

public schools

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About Alta Career Academy

Alta Career Academy is a private high school in Miami, FL. Alta Career Academy serves approximately 41 students, and covers grades 7th-12th, and has a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Alta Career Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,428 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.9 pts below FL schools

3.8

This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
FL avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

At 41 students, Alta Career Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Alta Career Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Alta Career Academy compares to 184 public schools serving similar grades in Miami, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.5:1

This School

29.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

676

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

3.8

This School

6.5

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 100% vs 0%

Alta Career Academy Miami Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Alta Career Academy (this school)	—	41	10.5:1	3.8
RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATION CENTER	0.8 mi	101	3.9:1	5.5
BRUCIE BALL EDUCATIONAL CENTER	0.8 mi	454	—:1	5.3
INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER SYSTEM WIDE	0.8 mi	81	—:1	5.2
TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE	0.8 mi	1,614	26:1	8.6
TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT GATEWAY	0.8 mi	286	23.8:1	8.1
MIAMI YOUTH ACADEMY	0.8 mi	22	—:1	—
KENDALL GREENS HIGH SCHOOL	0.9 mi	525	87.5:1	2.2
TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY	0.9 mi	1,360	18.4:1	7.7
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH	1.0 mi	451	18.8:1	5.3
GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.0 mi	595	18:1	7.6
SOMERSET ACADEMY BAY MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.5 mi	242	24.2:1	8.7
CYPRESS K-8 CENTER	1.5 mi	399	16.6:1	5.8
RIVIERA MIDDLE SCHOOL	1.6 mi	478	16.5:1	7.7
BLUE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.6 mi	351	10:1	7.0
SOMERSET PALMS ACADEMY	1.8 mi	315	18.5:1	9.4
PINECREST COVE ACADEMY	1.9 mi	934	21.2:1	8.7
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES - SOUTH	2.0 mi	273	34.1:1	6.6
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH	2.1 mi	2,523	22.9:1	4.9
ARCHIMEDEAN UPPER CONSERVATORY	2.1 mi	324	14.1:1	9.5
ARCHIMEDEAN MIDDLE CONSERVATORY	2.1 mi	329	13.7:1	9.1

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 1.5 / 10

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School Day Length 4.5 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 900

Diversity & Inclusion

C- 1.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 0%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.9 / 10

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Enrollment 41

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

10300 SW 72ND ST STE 321, Miami, FL 33173

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Alta Career Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY INC. (rated 4.9/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ALTA CAREER ACADEMY (rated 3.8/10), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ALTA CAREER ACADEMY Miami	0.0 mi	47	3.8
AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY INC. Miami	0.1 mi	672	4.9
SUNSET PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	0.6 mi	404	7.7
SNAPPER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	0.7 mi	350	8.8
TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE Miami	0.8 mi	1,614	8.6
BRUCIE BALL EDUCATIONAL CENTER Miami	0.8 mi	454	5.3
INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER SYSTEM WIDE Miami	0.8 mi	81	5.2
RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATION CENTER Miami	0.8 mi	101	5.5
TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY AT GATEWAY Miami	0.8 mi	286	8.1
MIAMI YOUTH ACADEMY Miami	0.8 mi	22	—
KENDALL GREENS HIGH SCHOOL Miami	0.9 mi	525	2.2
BE UNIQUE ACADEMY PREP Miami	0.9 mi	38	3.2
TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY Miami	0.9 mi	1,360	7.7
BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY SOUTH Miami	1.0 mi	451	5.3
ACE ACADEMY Miami	1.0 mi	15	—
CARPE DIEM ACADEMY HAMMOCKS Miami	1.0 mi	43	6.0
GLADES MIDDLE SCHOOL Miami	1.0 mi	595	7.6
ST TIMOTHY PARISH SCHOOL Miami	1.2 mi	442	3.9
KENDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.2 mi	343	7.5
OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY SCHOOL Miami	1.4 mi	61	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33173 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,053

Median Home Value

$460,500

Median Rent

$1,935/mo

Population

32,042

College Educated

41.6%

Homeownership

69.3%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

44.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
ALTA CAREER ACADEMY Miami, FL	47	3.8
SECONDARY STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER-804 Miami, FL	32	4.0
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER Bartow, FL	49	3.5
TRANSITION SCHOOL Bartow, FL	41	3.5
BROWARD YOUTH TREATMENT CENTER Pembroke Pines, FL	38	4.2
PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS Ormond Beach, FL	57	4.2

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 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta Career Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Alta Career Academy is 10.5:1. 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 #1,428 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 76 Very Walkable
Bike Score: 46 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 7th – 12th
Enrollment: 41
Gender Split: 76% M / 24% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.5:1
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

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