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Community Learning Academy

High School

655 IVES DAIRY RD, Miami, FL 33179

Private

Enrollment

68

Student-Teacher

9.9:1

Score

6.3

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#804 of 1,462

In Miami

#48 of 141

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Community Learning Academy

6.3/10

High School in Miami · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Andover Middle School

5.2/10

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5.2/10

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About Community Learning Academy

Community Learning Academy is a private high school in Miami, FL. Community Learning Academy serves approximately 68 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Community Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #804 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares0.6 pts above FL schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • FL avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

At 68 students, Community Learning 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.

At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Community Learning Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Community Learning 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 Community Learning Academy compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Miami, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
This School
vs
42.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
68
This School
vs
734
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
5.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 58.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 33.8% vs 0%
White 7.4% vs 0%
Community Learning Academy Miami Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Community Learning Academy (this school) 6.3
IPREP ACADEMY NORTH 6.9
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH 4.1
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 4.8
MIAMI-DADE VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL FRANCHISE 2.6
SECONDARY STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER 801 4.2
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL 4.9
ALONZO & TRACY MOURNING SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 5.2
AMIKIDS MIAMI-DADE NORTH
HERE'S HELP
COLEGIATE PREPARATORY ACADEMY 5.1
MATER ACADEMY VIRTUAL CHARTER SCHOOL 5.9
MATER ACADEMY BISCAYNE NORTH MIAMI HIGH SCHOOL
THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI 4.7
HIS HOUSE 4.6
ACCELERATION ACADEMIES-CENTRAL MIAMI 2.7
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES NORTH 6.6
WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL 5.1
COPE CENTER NORTH 5.3
KIPP MIAMI-LIBERTY CITY 4.7
MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 5.1

Showing 20 of 91 schools. View all schools in Miami

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.9:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 3.7 / 10
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School Day Length 6 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,110
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 54%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 5.1 / 10
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Enrollment 68
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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)

Black 58.8%
Hispanic 33.8%
White 7.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

655 IVES DAIRY RD, Miami, FL 33179

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Community Learning Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. IPREP ACADEMY NORTH (rated 6.9/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is YESHIVA OF MIAMI INC. (rated 6.9/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (rated 4.8/10, 1.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.2 mi
School Distance Rating
ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL Miami 0.7 mi 5.2
NORTHDADE REGIONAL ACADEMY Miami 1.0 mi 5.2
MADIE IVES K-8 PREPARATORY ACADEMY North Miami Beach 1.1 mi 7.1
HIBISCUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami 1.2 mi 6.6
POINT OF GRACE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Hollywood 1.3 mi
WATKINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pembroke Park 1.3 mi 6.1
ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL West Park 1.3 mi 8.3
LAKE FOREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pembroke Park 1.4 mi 7.5
IPREP ACADEMY NORTH Miami 1.3 mi 6.9
DR. MICHAEL M. KROP SENIOR HIGH Miami 1.4 mi 4.1
TRINITY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Miami Gardens 1.6 mi 6.9
MIMI'S LEARNING CENTER Pembroke Park 1.7 mi
GERTRUDE K. EDELMAN/SABAL PALM North Miami Beach 1.9 mi 7.7
PENTAB ACADEMY City Miami Gardens 1.8 mi 4.5
NORLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami 1.7 mi 5.2
YESHIVA OF MIAMI INC. Miami 1.9 mi 6.9
I ZION CHILDREN ACADEMY Miramar 1.9 mi
GREYNOLDS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Miami Beach 1.9 mi 6.9
MIAMI NORLAND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Miami 1.9 mi 4.8
AUKELA CHRISTIAN MILITARY ACADEMY West Park 2.2 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33179 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,526

Median Home Value

$281,400

Median Rent

$1,736/mo

Population

48,275

College Educated

33%

Homeownership

56.7%

Avg Commute

32.4 min

Poverty Rate

11%

Median Age

40.3

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DR. MARVIN DUNN ACADEMY FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION. El Portal, FL 6.3
CENTER ACADEMY Pinellas Park, FL 6.2
DELAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY Deland, FL 6.2
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PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS Orlando, FL 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Community Learning Academy

What grades does Community Learning Academy serve?

Community Learning Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Community Learning Academy?

Community Learning Academy has an enrollment of approximately 68 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Learning Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Community Learning Academy is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Community Learning Academy rank in FL?

Community Learning Academy ranks #804 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Community Learning Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Community Learning Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Community Learning Academy a private school?

Yes, Community Learning 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 Community Learning Academy a religious school?

No, Community Learning Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
50 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
68
Gender Split
24% M / 76% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6 hours
Days Per Year
185 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County

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