Magnet School
International Studies Preparatory Academy
- A-Overall Grade
- Public, Magnet
- 9-12
- Coral Gables, FL
- 86 reviews
- AcademicsA-
- DiversityA-
- TeachersB
- College PrepB+
- Clubs & ActivitiesB-
- Health & SafetyA+
- AdministrationB+
- SportsNG
- FoodB
- Resources & FacilitiesB+
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- Cost of LivingC-
- Good for FamiliesA
- HousingC
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$91,452
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,412
National
$949Median Home Value
$696,000
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 100%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.12 responses
Poll
- 75%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.12 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
355
Free or Reduced Lunch
50%
- 64%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.11 responses
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.11 responses
- 18%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.11 responses
Teachers
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.14 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.14 responses
- 57%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.14 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,082/ year
National
$12,239- 67%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.15 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.15 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.15 responses
International Studies Preparatory Academy Reviews
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International Studies Preparatory Academy is a very small highschool. Although it's not big and contain sports such as soccer, basketball, baseball, etc. My overall experience has been great academic wise. All staffs are very nice and open they tell us about upcoming events weeks before. Our principal communicates with us individually when we're in doubt about things. And it's very different compared to huge highschools since not many of the administration team communicate with students individually since there's a large amount of students. It's already the third day of school and we're starting on College essays so I'd say preparation is Excellent. Teachers are extremely nice and gives us good tips on our assignment. All AP teachers prepare us non-stop throughout the year to succeed on our exams and getting us ready to receive a 5.
I was going to write a bunch of positive things about this school because it does have a few good qualities, but the reason why I’m even writing on here is because I wanted to write about a major issue I wish I knew before entering this school. More then half the students at ISPA are “druggies”. If they aren’t smoking in the class rooms, they’re smoking after school at the park next to school. I found it very difficult to find friends who don’t smoke pot on the weekends. IM NOT JOKING. The French program doesn’t have one kid who hasn’t smoked before. I just think that by putting your kid in this school you will be exposing them to many illegal drugs, such as coke, Xanax, acid, shrooms, weed etc. The students aren’t the only problem, the teachers and staff at the office are also a major problem at ispa because they don’t like to hear your concerns about certain situations, they choose to ignore ever problem they think might lower the schools reputation.
Coming from one of the biggest k-12 schools in Miami-Dade County (Coral Way K-8 Center) to one of the smallest high schools in the state of Florida was a big change and hard to adjust to or get accustomed to for a while. The cultural inclusion, diversity, and true emphasis on a well-rounded education according to each of the programs offered there is one of the aspects I appreciated most about the school. Faculty (for the most part) took the time to actually learn the students names and provide a space for creativity, intellectual engagement that made the students and parents feel welcome. I would love to see the expansion of college-level courses or prep classes to ensure that students are ahead when transitioning into that next phase of their lives.