YOUNG MEN'S PREPARATORY ACADEMY

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165 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

The Young Men’s Preparatory Academy (YMPA), located in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami, is a unique, all-male public magnet school serving grades 6 through 12. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the academy is designed to provide a rigorous, college-preparatory education within a structured environment. The school’s mission focuses on character development, academic excellence, and leadership, specifically tailoring its curriculum and culture to address the developmental needs of young men to ensure they are prepared for the challenges of higher education and professional life.

The academy is well-regarded for its emphasis on discipline, mentorship, and a strong sense of brotherhood among its student body. By integrating a traditional academic curriculum with programs that foster personal growth and civic responsibility, YMPA aims to close the achievement gap and empower its students to become productive, successful citizens. The school's urban location and specialized mission make it a notable institution for families seeking a focused, supportive, and achievement-oriented educational setting for their sons.

165

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for YOUNG MEN'S PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	78
Black	79
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Black
79 (47.9%)
Hispanic
78 (47.3%)
White
5 (3.0%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)
Two or More
1 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)571-1111
Website:	http://ympa.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	165
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 17

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 21

Grade 9 18

Grade 10 14

Grade 11 27

Grade 12 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for YOUNG MEN'S PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	17
Grade 7	51
Grade 8	21
Grade 9	18
Grade 10	14
Grade 11	27
Grade 12	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for YOUNG MEN'S PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Male	165	100%

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