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#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

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change+0.91 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.4Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+28.9 pts
Overall Proficiency79% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+17.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation58.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at International Studies Preparatory Academy score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency77%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency82%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 7 points across the 15-year record (2010–2024) and has held near 82% recently.

Show all 13 years
2010
ELA
75%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
49%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2024
ELA
82%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

22.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

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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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
58.2% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Academica International StudiesPrivate · tuition5.1private5–120.8 mi332Compare →
Our Lady of Lourdes AcademyPrivate · tuition4.7private9–120.9 mi840Compare →
Gulliver Preparatory School Inc,Private · tuition6.5privatePK–121.5 mi2,148Compare →
Archimedean Upper ConservatoryCharter · enrollment unverified9.59–12Not available324Compare →

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%
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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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