Excellent
#78 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 2% in state
International Studies Preparatory Academy
High School · Miami-dade · Coral Gables, FL
A Miami-dade high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1570 MADRUGA AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33146
- Math 77% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at International Studies Preparatory Academy score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 82% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2011-2021) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2010-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where International Studies Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 99Walker's Paradise
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,712
Median home value
$1,141,800
Median rent
$2,774/mo
College educated
75.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academica International StudiesPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 5–12 | 0.8 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Lourdes AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 840 | Compare → |
| Gulliver Preparatory School Inc,Private · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,148 | Compare → |
| Archimedean Upper ConservatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 324 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #18 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
International Studies Preparatory Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About International Studies Preparatory Academy
International Studies Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Coral Gables, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 376 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #78 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about International Studies Preparatory Academy
What grades does International Studies Preparatory Academy serve?
International Studies Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend International Studies Preparatory Academy?
International Studies Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Preparatory Academy is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does International Studies Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
International Studies Preparatory Academy ranks #78 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is International Studies Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
International Studies Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at International Studies Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, International Studies Preparatory Academy has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2021) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2024).
Is International Studies Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, International Studies Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is International Studies Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, International Studies Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Studies Preparatory Academy?
22.9% of students at International Studies Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.0%
- Phone
- (305) 663-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33146)
- 18,861
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 22.4
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 Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 33146; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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