Somerset Academy is a high school located in Pembroke Pines, Florida which teaches grades K-12. The school is operated by Academica, an education management organization, on behalf of Somerset Academy Inc., a charter management organization.
Serving 1,486 students in grades 9-12, Somerset Academy Charter High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower 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 26:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Somerset Academy Charter High School's student population of 1,486 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
1997
Colors
White, Blue
School Calendar
School Rankings
Somerset Academy Charter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy Charter High School is 0.52, 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
#1323 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
19%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Somerset Academy Charter High School's ranking?
Somerset Academy Charter High School is ranked #1323 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Somerset Academy Charter High School often compared to?
Somerset Academy Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Broward High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% 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).
What is the graduation rate of Somerset Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Somerset Academy Charter High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School?
1,486 students attend Somerset Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Somerset Academy Charter High School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy Charter High School?
Somerset Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy Charter High School offer ?
Somerset Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Somerset Academy Charter High School part of?
Somerset Academy Charter High School is part of Broward School District.
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