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Best High Schools in Homestead, FL

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Schools

10,222

Students

5-star schools

Top rankedCenter For International Education A Cambridge Associate School50^th of 841 Florida high schools

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Biggest riser

Keys Gate Charter High School up 79 spots statewide this year

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Smallest classes

Everglades Preparatory Academy High School 17.8 students per teacher

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1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)

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Summary:

Homestead, Florida, is home to 11 high schools serving grades 9-12 within the Miami-Dade school district, a diverse area where school performance varies dramatically from elite academic powerhouses to severely struggling institutions.

The city's top performers are a trio of specialized schools that consistently rank in the top 10% of Florida high schools. Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School (ranked 50th in the state) and Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom (ranked 57th) both boast graduation rates above 98%, while Somerset Academy Charter High School (ranked 71st) achieves similar results despite serving the highest percentage of low-income students among top-tier schools. In stark contrast, Chambers High School is a critical outlier with a 31.8% graduation rate, 98.7% chronic absenteeism, and near-zero test scores, despite spending the most per student ($17,691). The majority of Homestead's students attend larger comprehensive schools like South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students) and Homestead Senior High School, which perform below state averages, creating a clear "two cities" dynamic within the same district.

Key metrics reveal systemic challenges: the average chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is 42.2%, far exceeding the state average of 31.4%, and this directly correlates with lower performance. Money does not guarantee success, as the highest-spending school has the worst outcomes, while top-performing Somerset Academy Charter High School spends just $8,633 per student. The school's specific mission and culture matter more than its charter or traditional status, as evidenced by the mixed performance of other charter schools like Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead) and Keys Gate Charter High School. For parents, the choice is clear: specialized magnet and Cambridge programs offer exceptional outcomes, while most comprehensive schools require careful evaluation of attendance and support systems.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (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 (2025)	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 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 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
Homestead Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2351 SE 12th Ave	Homestead	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 245-7000	2,323	105	22.1	67.7%	56 (2.4%)	949 (40.9%)	1,295 (55.7%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	15 (0.6%)	30.3	581^st of 841 public high schools	30.9%		28.6	597^th of 844 public high schools	29.3%	16				39.0	51.0					33.0	43.0	65.0	61.0		$12,106	$1,470	$10,636
South Dade Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	28401 SW 167th Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 247-4244	3,382	133	25.4	62.5%	107 (3.2%)	521 (15.4%)	2,712 (80.2%)	22 (0.7%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	18 (0.5%)	42.7	435^th of 841 public high schools	48.3%		39	476^th of 844 public high schools	43.6%	41				52.0	58.0					30.0	46.0	71.0	75.0		$9,395	$1,199	$8,197
Somerset Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	12425 SW 248 St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-3737	971	25	38.8	82.8%	41 (4.2%)	78 (8.0%)	832 (85.7%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	6 (0.6%)	79.3	71^st of 841 public high schools	91.6%		74.9	116^th of 844 public high schools	86.3%	45				85.0	85.0					85.0	71.0	91.0	90.0		$8,633	$265	$8,368
School For Advanced Studies Homestead	Public	11-12	500 College Ter	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-5062	130	3	43.3	31.5%	10 (7.7%)	18 (13.8%)	94 (72.3%)	6 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)															$8,213	$369	$7,844
Keys Gate Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2325 SE 28th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 272-9600	763	32	23.8	47.2%	35 (4.6%)	103 (13.5%)	609 (79.8%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	46.3	394^th of 841 public high schools	53.2%		39.2	473^rd of 844 public high schools	44.0%	79				58.0	60.0					39.0	49.0	74.0	73.0		$11,172	$89	$11,082
Chambers High School	Public, Charter	6-12	698 N Homestead Blvd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 909-6307	243	5	48.6	4.5%	12 (4.9%)	73 (30.0%)	153 (63.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4.6	744^th of 841 public high schools	11.5%		2.6	789^th of 844 public high schools	6.5%	45			18.0	21.0	20.0			9.0	0.0	0.0			9.0		$17,691	$00	$17,691
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom	Public, Magnet	9-12	1220 NW 1st Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 257-4500	511	24	21.2	40.9%	32 (6.3%)	41 (8.0%)	420 (82.2%)	11 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	81.6	57^th of 841 public high schools	93.2%		85.1	46^th of 844 public high schools	94.5%	11				84.0	89.0					74.0	80.0	87.0	96.0		$11,462	$894	$10,569
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)	Public, Charter	9-12	305 NE 2nd Rd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 258-7497	497	25	19.8	82.7%	31 (6.2%)	39 (7.8%)	419 (84.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	40.1	474^th of 841 public high schools	43.6%		37.6	493^rd of 844 public high schools	41.6%	19				54.0	53.0					51.0	52.0	55.0	71.0		$10,035	$447	$9,587
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2251 E Mowry Dr	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-1969	464	26	17.8	50.6%	13 (2.8%)	34 (7.3%)	415 (89.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.8	333^rd of 841 public high schools	60.4%		50.9	323^rd of 844 public high schools	61.7%	10				59.0	68.0					58.0	54.0	72.0	69.0		$11,174	$942	$10,231
Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School	Public, Magnet	9-12	900 NE 23rd Ave	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 248-7911	392	18	21.7	46.9%	19 (4.8%)	28 (7.1%)	335 (85.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	83.6	50^th of 841 public high schools	94.1%		81.3	65^th of 844 public high schools	92.3%	15				92.0	93.0					57.0	80.0	96.0	93.0		$11,924	$947	$10,978
Acceleration Academies LLC	Public	8-12	1601 NE 36th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(786) 629-1447	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	8.4	715^th of 841 public high schools	15.0%		5.9	729^th of 844 public high schools	13.6%	14				28.0	23.0					16.0	21.0	29.0	38.0
Acceleration Academies LLC Homestead	Public	8-12	107 N Krome Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(872) 240-2025	170	0		7.6%	7 (4.1%)	62 (36.5%)	99 (58.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8.6	714^th of 841 public high schools	15.1%		6.1	727^th of 844 public high schools	13.9%	13				42.0	25.0					7.0	11.0	26.0	33.0		$8,709	$66	$8,642
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead	Public, Charter	9-12	3000 SE 9th St	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 509-6901	376	11	34.1	81.4%	19 (5.1%)	34 (9.0%)	319 (84.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	39	484^th of 841 public high schools	42.4%		38.4	481^st of 844 public high schools	43.0%	3				69.0	55.0					40.0	19.0	52.0	67.0		$8,099	$320	$7,779

Cities Near Homestead

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Florida City	6.72 mi	8	246^th
Miami	8.2 mi	324	159^th
Naranja	9.81 mi	1
Goulds	12.99 mi	1	108^th
Cutler Bay	13.24 mi	10	119^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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