Serving 540 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)'s ranking?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is ranked #2814 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
The graduation rate of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
540 students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) offer ?
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) part of?
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