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Pinecrest North Preparatory High School

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Pinecrest North Preparatory High School ranks 125 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 85% of Florida high schools

Summary

Pinecrest North Preparatory High School in Miami, FL, is a small, high-performing public high school serving 204 students in grades 9-12 within the Miami-Dade district. This school stands out for its exceptional academic results, with 86% of 10th graders proficient in English Language Arts—a 23-point lead over the district average—and 81% proficient in Algebra 1, compared to 69% for the district and 63% for the state. Its performance rivals top-tier charter schools like Doral Academy Charter High School and Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy, but with a much smaller, more intimate environment.

Despite its strong academics, Pinecrest North has an unusually high student-to-teacher ratio of 68:1, far exceeding nearby schools like Miami Coral Park Senior High (21:1) and Southwest Miami Senior High (22:1). This suggests a unique instructional model, possibly with larger classes or a heavy reliance on online learning. The school also spends less per student ($9,748) than traditional high schools in the area, such as South Miami Senior High School ($12,126), yet achieves better test scores, indicating an efficient approach to education.

One area to watch is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 24.5%—higher than the selective School For Advanced Studies (5.9%) but still below the district average of 28.2%. Additionally, the school's state ranking has dipped slightly from the 92nd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 85th percentile in 2025-2026, and the free/reduced lunch rate jumped from 2.97% to 16.18% in the same period. These trends, combined with the high student-teacher ratio, are worth monitoring to ensure the school maintains its elite performance. Overall, Pinecrest North is a top choice for families seeking a small, high-achieving school that delivers big results with fewer resources.

204

Students ?

68.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,748

Per pupil spending ?

16.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8925 Fountainebleau Blvd
Miami, FL 33172

(305) 456-5071

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.0%

White:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 92nd percentile in 2024 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (78% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Florida high schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2024

!Large classes — about 68 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school78%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

125^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 15%▼ down 7 pts since 2024

From top 8% (2024) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^th 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	71.9	125 of 838	85.1%	★★★★☆
2025	73.7	120 of 844	85.8%	★★★★☆
2024	80.0	66 of 807	91.8%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts82%+21 vs state

Algebra 181%+18 vs state

US History77%+3 vs state

Biology 174%~ state avg

Geometry71%+15 vs state

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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	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
Pinecrest North Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8925 Fountainebleau Blvd	Miami	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 456-5071	204	3	68.0	16.2%	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	200 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.9	125^th of 838 public high schools	85.1%		73.7	120^th of 844 public high schools	85.8%	5				78.0	86.0					81.0	71.0	74.0	77.0		$9,748	$1,336	$8,412
Miami Coral Park Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8865 SW 16th St	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 226-6565	2,082	97	21.4	43.7%	33 (1.6%)	10 (0.5%)	2,028 (97.4%)	10 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	43.1	428^th of 838 public high schools	48.9%		46.1	382^nd of 844 public high schools	54.7%	46				50.0	57.0					48.0	53.0	69.0	70.0		$11,562	$1,273	$10,289
Doral Park High School	Public, Charter	9-12	10613 NW 12th St	Doral	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 571-6041	454	7	64.8	11.7%	10 (2.2%)	4 (0.9%)	439 (96.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2.8	782^nd of 838 public high schools	6.7%		3.3	773^rd of 844 public high schools	8.4%	9				22.0	13.0						3.0	17.0	23.0		$9,052	$239	$8,813
Academy For Advanced Academics	Public	11-12	11200 SW 8th St	Miami	33199	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 348-7041	136	3	45.3	43.4%	6 (4.4%)	2 (1.5%)	121 (89.0%)	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$7,102	$262	$6,841
Doral Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	11100 NW 27th St	Doral	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 597-9950	2,073	74	28.0	26.5%	76 (3.7%)	17 (0.8%)	1,908 (92.0%)	64 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.4%)	87.8	27^th of 838 public high schools	96.8%		85.8	42^nd of 844 public high schools	95.0%	15				93.0	92.0					90.0	90.0	96.0	95.0		$9,969	$80	$9,889
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	11100 NW 27th St	Doral	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 597-9950	369	5	73.8	23.6%	16 (4.3%)	1 (0.3%)	346 (93.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	89.6	16^th of 838 public high schools	98.1%		88.6	28^th of 844 public high schools	96.7%	12				96.0	95.0					93.0	95.0	100.0	93.0		$9,082	$832	$8,250
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School	Public, Charter	6-12	7905 NW 53rd St	Doral	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 513-3013	1,500	67	22.3	17.5%	66 (4.4%)	7 (0.5%)	1,416 (94.4%)	10 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	78.7	75^th of 838 public high schools	91.1%		81.1	66^th of 844 public high schools	92.2%	9	91.0	93.0	84.0	81.0	88.0	89.0	82.0	97.0	65.0	84.0	86.0	85.0	84.0	91.0	$8,748	$343	$8,405
Southwest Miami Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	8855 SW 50th Ter	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 274-0181	2,599	115	22.6	47.3%	75 (2.9%)	18 (0.7%)	2,492 (95.9%)	12 (0.5%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	47	380^th of 838 public high schools	54.7%		48.5	352^nd of 844 public high schools	58.3%	28				60.0	64.0					63.0	49.0	60.0	70.0		$12,126	$1,458	$10,668
School For Advanced Studies	Public	11-12	3800 NW 115th Ave	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-8540	119	4	29.7	16.0%	7 (5.9%)	3 (2.5%)	99 (83.2%)	10 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$10,066	$320	$9,746
J.C. Bermudez Doral Senior High	Public	9-12	5005 NW 112th Ave	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 715-3600	1,133	42	26.9	20.7%	30 (2.6%)	15 (1.3%)	1,079 (95.2%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	48.9	355^th of 838 public high schools	57.6%		50.7	325^th of 844 public high schools	61.5%	30				55.0	49.0					68.0	68.0	66.0	80.0		$9,777	$753	$9,023

Frequently Asked Questions about Pinecrest North Preparatory High School

What district is Pinecrest North Preparatory High School in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of Pinecrest North Preparatory High School?

Students at Pinecrest North Preparatory High School are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Is Pinecrest North Preparatory High School a good school?

Pinecrest North Preparatory High School ranks 125^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pinecrest North Preparatory High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 204 students attended Pinecrest North Preparatory High School.

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