PALM GLADES PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL

www.palmgladesprepacademy.com

Charter School 229 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy High School, located in Miami, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades 9 through 12. The academy is committed to providing a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum designed to challenge students academically while fostering their individual growth. By maintaining a focus on academic excellence, the school aims to prepare its graduates for the demands of higher education and professional life, placing a strong emphasis on critical thinking and personal responsibility.

The school is known for its structured environment and student-centered approach, which integrates technology and active learning to keep students engaged. As part of its commitment to student success, Palm Glades offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support services intended to build a well-rounded educational experience. With a goal of bridging the gap between high school and collegiate success, the academy serves as an accessible option for families in the Miami area who are seeking a focused, performance-driven alternative to traditional district schools.

229

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM GLADES PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	176
Black	44
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
176 (76.9%)
Black
44 (19.2%)
White
4 (1.7%)
Asian
4 (1.7%)
Two or More
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(786)272-2269
Website:	http://www.palmgladesprepacademy.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 9 65

Grade 10 61

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM GLADES PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	65
Grade 10	61
Grade 11	57
Grade 12	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM GLADES PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	94	41%
Male	135	59%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)