Serving 963 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Academy For Innovative Education ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Innovative Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Academy For Innovative Education's student population of 963 students has grown by 108% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 2550% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Rankings
Academy For Innovative Education ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Innovative Education is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Innovative Education's ranking?
Academy For Innovative Education is ranked #707 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Innovative Education?
963 students attend Academy For Innovative Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Academy For Innovative Education students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Innovative Education?
Academy For Innovative Education has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Innovative Education offer ?
Academy For Innovative Education offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Innovative Education part of?
Academy For Innovative Education is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
Review Academy For Innovative Education. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Parents’ Guide to Special Education
Special education law is not easy to decipher, with several regulations that govern special education services for disabled students. In this article, learn about the core components of the laws, rights, and individual education plans that can help create the best public school environment for your child.
Surveillance Cameras: Violation of Rights or Improved Security?
A school district in Virginia has given the green light to schools that want to install surveillance cameras in common areas like cafeterias and hallways. We’ll look at whether this is a violation of student privacy or the best way to keep order in schools.
Teachers in 19 States Allowed to Physically Punish Students
As of 2014, nineteen states still allow corporal punishment – spanking and paddling the most common choices – in their public schools. However, some argue that not only are these punishments physically harmful, they also are disproportionately administered to students of color. As a result, House democrats have taken up the issue in a new bill that would ban all forms of corporal punishment nationwide.
