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#605 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 16% in state

School for Advanced Studies Homestead

High School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL

A Miami-dade high school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

500 COLLEGE TER, Homestead, FL 33030

  • Math 75% proficient (2012)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation
  • 1/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Partial Profile · 3/4 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics9.3Excellent33%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2012 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency75% (2012 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2012 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+20.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
College Readiness10.0Excellent40%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation100%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average27%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.2:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism12.2%

Students at School for Advanced Studies Homestead score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2012 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency75%(2012 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2012 EdFacts)
ELA ProficiencyNot reported
School
State
Not reported

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

40.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where School for Advanced Studies Homestead 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very 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

$43,231

Median home value

$382,200

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

14.6%

Homeownership

40.2%

Poverty rate

31.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
100% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 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
Acceleration Academies Llc HomesteadEnrollment path unverified4.58–120.3 mi178Compare →
Somerset Academy Charter High School (south Homestead)Charter · enrollment unverified5.39–120.3 mi513Compare →
Chambers High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.16–120.4 mi361Compare →
Neva King Cooper Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–120.4 mi76Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Miami-dade

Schools in district
536
Rank in district
#121 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

School for Advanced Studies Homestead is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About School for Advanced Studies Homestead

School for Advanced Studies Homestead is a public high school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 131 students in grades 11th-12th with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #605 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2012 EdFacts).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about School for Advanced Studies Homestead

What grades does School for Advanced Studies Homestead serve?

School for Advanced Studies Homestead serves students in grades 11th through 12th.

How many students attend School for Advanced Studies Homestead?

School for Advanced Studies Homestead has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies Homestead?

The student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies Homestead is 26.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does School for Advanced Studies Homestead rank in FL?

School for Advanced Studies Homestead ranks #605 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is School for Advanced Studies Homestead's MySchoolScout rating?

School for Advanced Studies Homestead has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 School for Advanced Studies Homestead?

Based on loaded state assessment records, School for Advanced Studies Homestead has 75% math proficiency (2012 EdFacts).

Is School for Advanced Studies Homestead a charter school?

No, School for Advanced Studies Homestead is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is School for Advanced Studies Homestead a Title I school?

No, School for Advanced Studies Homestead is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for School for Advanced Studies Homestead?

40.5% of students at School for Advanced Studies Homestead 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
11th – 12th
Enrollment
131
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 33030)
35,957
Area average commute
36.6 min
Area median age
30.3
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.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2012 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.
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 33030; 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 2012 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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