Excellent
#736 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 20% in state
Young Men's Preparatory Academy
High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade high school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3001 NW 2ND AVE, Miami, FL 33127
- Math 60% vs FL 52% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Young Men's Preparatory Academy score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 28 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 35 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Young Men's 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 96Walker's Paradise
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 80Very 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
$41,125
Median home value
$398,800
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
27.8%
Poverty rate
33.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Arts Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | 6–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,045 | Compare → |
| Design & Architecture Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 9–12 | 0.8 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Secondary Student Success Center 802Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| I Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 824 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #142 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
Young Men's Preparatory Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Young Men's Preparatory Academy
Young Men's Preparatory Academy is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 185 students in grades 6th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #736 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Young Men's Preparatory Academy
What grades does Young Men's Preparatory Academy serve?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Young Men's Preparatory Academy is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Young Men's Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy ranks #736 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Young Men's Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Young Men's Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Young Men's Preparatory Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Young Men's Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Young Men's Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Young Men's Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Young Men's Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Young Men's Preparatory Academy?
68.1% of students at Young Men's 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Phone
- (305) 571-1111
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 33127)
- 27,585
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 · 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.
- 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 33127; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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