Academir Preparatory High School

Academir Preparatory High School is a very small high school in the Goulds area of Miami, FL, serving just 53 students in grades 9-12 within the Miami-Dade district.

Academir’s most defining feature is its extremely small size, which is a fraction of nearby schools like Miami Southridge Senior High (2,238 students) and Robert Morgan Senior High School (2,200+ students). While a small school can offer personalized attention, Academir’s academic performance is a significant concern. The school holds a 1-star rating and ranks in the 27th percentile statewide, which is far below high-performing neighbors like Cutler Bay Senior High School (90th percentile) and Somerset Academy Charter High School (92nd percentile). Test scores are consistently below district and state averages, with only 40% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 48% in Biology 1. Notably, the school spends $13,660 per student—more than several higher-performing schools—suggesting that funding is not the primary issue, but rather the challenges of offering a robust curriculum with such a small student body.

There are also critical data gaps. Unlike every other nearby school, Academir does not report a graduation rate, which is a potential red flag for parents evaluating post-secondary readiness. The school also lacks a reported student-teacher ratio. For context, Palm Glades Preparatory High School, just 1.55 miles away, is another low-performing school with a 1-star rating, but it reports a higher poverty rate and chronic absenteeism. Academir’s struggles appear more tied to its micro-school scale and academic programming. Families in this area face a clear performance divide, with several high-performing charter and traditional schools nearby, making school choice a critical decision.