Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)

Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus) in Florida City, FL, is a very small high school serving 48 students in grades 9-12 within the Miami-Dade district, known for its exceptional math performance and strong attendance culture despite its size.

This school stands out most for its remarkable math proficiency, with 90% of students proficient in Geometry and 82% in Algebra 1—rates that rival elite magnet schools like Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School and Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom, both of which score around 80% in Geometry. In contrast, nearby schools like Keys Gate Charter High School and Homestead Senior High School achieve only 19% to 54% proficiency in the same subject. Additionally, the school boasts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 15.8%, far lower than the 65.5% at Keys Gate and 47% at Homestead Senior, indicating a culture where students consistently attend class.

However, the school’s tiny size creates volatility in its state ranking, which has swung from the 93rd percentile to the 63rd and back to the 90th in recent years—unlike consistently high-performing peers like M.A.S.T. @ Homestead. A key concern is its graduation rate of 81.8%, which lags behind the district average of 91.8% and most nearby schools, suggesting that while students excel in math, completing all graduation requirements remains a challenge. The school also experienced a significant demographic shift, with free/reduced lunch eligibility dropping from 97% to 56% in one year, which may affect future performance. Overall, this school offers a focused, high-achieving math environment with strong attendance, but families should weigh its volatility and graduation rate against its academic strengths.