Very Good
#1296 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 34% in state
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
14901 SW 42ND ST, Miami, FL 33185
- Math 37% proficient (2021)
- Reading 69% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2019, reaching 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,146
Median home value
$496,700
Median rent
$2,769/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33185; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Holmes Braddock Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 8–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,296 | Compare → |
| Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda GlazerEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,841 | Compare → |
| John A. Ferguson Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 4,389 | Compare → |
| Center for International Education a Cambridge Associate ScEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 9–12 | Not available | 390 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #233 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
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 539 students in grades 9th-12th with a 44.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,296 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School
What grades does Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School serve?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School has an enrollment of approximately 539 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is 44.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School rank in FL?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School ranks #1,296 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School a charter school?
Yes, Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School a Title I school?
No, Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School?
57.1% of students at Pinecrest Preparatory Academy Charter High School 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
- 539
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 44.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (305) 559-8583
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33185)
- 29,124
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
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 33185; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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