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International Studies Charter High School

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

81^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 90% of Florida high schools

Summary

International Studies Charter High School is a small, high-performing charter school in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, serving 376 students in grades 9-12 and consistently ranking among the top high schools in Florida. This school stands out for its remarkable academic results, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate for three consecutive years and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for nearly a decade. With 88% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 85% proficient in Geometry, the school dramatically outperforms nearby traditional schools like Miami Senior High School, where only 58% of 10th graders are proficient in ELA and 47% in Geometry. Even compared to other charter schools, International Studies excels—its 88% proficiency in US History far exceeds the district average of 76% and the state average of 74%.

What makes this success even more impressive is the school's efficiency and student engagement. International Studies spends just $9,492 per student, significantly less than nearby high-performing charters like Mater Brickell Academy High ($13,528) and elite schools like Young Women's Preparatory Academy ($15,573). Despite serving a predominantly low-income student body—with over 60% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch—the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 14.4% is less than half the Miami-Dade district average of 28.2%. This low absenteeism rate, combined with high test scores and a perfect graduation rate, shows a school culture that keeps students engaged and on track for success.

For parents comparing options, International Studies Charter High School offers a compelling choice. It dramatically outperforms nearby schools like Booker T. Washington Senior High (where only 37% of 10th graders are proficient in ELA and chronic absenteeism is 58.3%) and Green Springs High School (with a 72.5% chronic absenteeism rate). While Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School and Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School have respectable scores, International Studies consistently leads in key metrics. This school proves that a focused, efficient charter can achieve outstanding results for all students, regardless of background.

376

Students ?

18.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,492

Per pupil spending ?

61.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2480 SW 8th St
Miami, FL 33135

(305) 643-2955

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

80.1%

White:

17.3%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 90th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (84% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 10% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

81^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 10%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

23^rd of 108High Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	78.2	81 of 838	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	79.1	80 of 844	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	75.6	95 of 807	88.2%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	76 of 792	90.4%	★★★★★
2022	79.0	72 of 774	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	82.4	51 of 746	93.2%	★★★★★
2019	85.3	33 of 734	95.5%	★★★★★
2018	86.6	32 of 716	95.5%	★★★★★
2017	88.5	25 of 714	96.5%	★★★★★
2016	77.9	69 of 693	90.0%	★★★★★
2014	84.7	51 of 687	92.6%	★★★★★
2013	73.7	103 of 648	84.1%	★★★★☆
2012	67.0	113 of 606	81.4%	★★★★☆
2011	84.6	79 of 622	87.3%	★★★★☆
2010	87.5	53 of 620	91.5%	★★★★★
2009	84.6	70 of 587	88.1%	★★★★☆
2008	79.8	102 of 577	82.3%	★★★★☆
2007	71.8	142 of 563	74.8%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History88%+14 vs state

English Language Arts85%+25 vs state

Geometry85%+29 vs state

Biology 177%+3 vs state

Algebra 168%+5 vs state

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by a parent
Saturday, June 7, 2014

International Studies Charter High School
The Best International School in Miami. Full French, Spanish and Italian Bach school in Miami. They are located in a small building in 8Th Street but with the best Teachers and Principal management you can get. This is not a private school grading system ; It is an International School with full French,Spanish and Italian grading system and classes. Your kid has to be ready for a fully multilingual experience with advanced language skills and Math; with International AP and Bacheleorate testing.

It will be usefull for Universities equivalence and tranfers. All florida Universities have high score rating for this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
International Studies Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2480 SW 8th St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 643-2955	376	20	18.8	61.7%	65 (17.3%)	4 (1.1%)	301 (80.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	78.2	81^st of 838 public high schools	90.3%		79.1	80^th of 844 public high schools	90.5%	1				82.0	88.0			68.0	85.0	77.0	88.0		$9,492	$84	$9,408
Miami Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2450 SW 1st St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 649-9800	3,100	126	24.6	56.3%	44 (1.4%)	91 (2.9%)	2,961 (95.5%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.4	360^th of 838 public high schools	57.0%		47	369^th of 844 public high schools	56.3%	9				53.0	58.0			61.0	47.0	72.0	80.0		$9,799	$1,123	$8,676
Green Springs High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3555 NW 7th St	Miami	33125	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 720-2996	556	9	61.7	4.3%	6 (1.1%)	14 (2.5%)	536 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1.2	824^th of 838 public high schools	1.7%		1.9	809^th of 844 public high schools	4.1%	15				10.0	11.0			0.0	1.0	8.0	7.0		$9,777	$1,662	$8,116
Young Womens Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	1150 SW 1st St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 575-1200	295	18	16.3	40.3%	33 (11.2%)	46 (15.6%)	202 (68.5%)	11 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	82.1	56^th of 838 public high schools	93.3%		85.7	44^th of 844 public high schools	94.8%	12	75.0	76.0	82.0	85.0	93.0	73.0	81.0	95.0	93.0	86.0	83.0	90.0	$15,573	$866	$14,707
Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	604 NW 12 Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 326-0003	986	25	39.4	63.9%	16 (1.6%)	60 (6.1%)	906 (91.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	41.6	451^st of 838 public high schools	46.2%		48.2	357^th of 844 public high schools	57.7%	94				49.0	55.0			38.0	46.0	75.0	82.0		$9,809	$607	$9,203
Charter High School Of The Americas	Public, Charter	9-12	988 Flagler St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 325-1001	179	7	25.5	36.3%	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	177 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.5	294^th of 838 public high schools	64.9%		56	253^rd of 844 public high schools	70.0%	41				62.0	54.0			71.0	79.0	61.0	70.0		$12,011	$62	$11,949
International Studies Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	230 SW 17th Rd	Miami	33129	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	Yes	No	(786) 673-0556	24	0			5 (20.8%)	1 (4.2%)	18 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													$9,214	$130	$9,084
Colegiate Preparatory Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	230 SW 17th Rd	Miami	33129	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	Yes	No	(786) 673-0556	114	7	16.2	5.3%	29 (25.4%)	9 (7.9%)	75 (65.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.9	682^nd of 838 public high schools	18.6%		40.1	462^nd of 844 public high schools	45.3%	220			67.0		41.0				29.0	50.0	43.0		$8,434	$118	$8,316
Mater Brickell Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	230 SW 17th Rd	Miami	33129	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 828-1886	487	18	27.0	65.9%	55 (11.3%)	6 (1.2%)	418 (85.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	71.7	127^th of 838 public high schools	84.8%		70	145^th of 844 public high schools	82.8%	18				78.0	77.0			84.0	86.0	68.0	78.0		$13,528	$560	$12,968
Booker T. Washington Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 NW 6th Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 324-8900	944	54	17.4	56.1%	9 (1.0%)	284 (30.1%)	651 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.5	559^th of 838 public high schools	33.3%		29.3	589^th of 844 public high schools	30.2%	30				33.0	37.0			51.0	44.0	62.0	78.0		$15,174	$2,011	$13,164

Frequently Asked Questions about International Studies Charter High School

Is International Studies Charter High School a good school?

Yes. International Studies Charter High School ranks in the top 9.7% of Florida high schools.

How many students attend International Studies Charter High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 376 students attended International Studies Charter High School.

What district is International Studies Charter High School in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of International Studies Charter High School?

Students at International Studies Charter High School are 80% Hispanic, 17% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

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