The Best High Schools In Miami Gardens

Just like with middle schools, we don’t recommend any of the high schools in Miami Gardens. However, we do recommend Everglades High School located in Miramar and both Pembroke Pines Charter High School and Somerset Charter High School located in Pembroke Pines. 

Greatschools.org rates Pembroke Pines Charter High a 9/10, Somerset Academy Charter High an 8/10, and Everglades High a 6/10. However, keep in mind that all of these schools received an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report. 

Following the same trend as with middle schools, both Pembroke Pines Charter High and Somerset Charter High are a part of Broward County’s public charter school system, so students must apply and be selected to attend either of these schools. This is not the case with Everglades High. 

As far as academic performance goes, Pembroke Pines Charter High does the best, scoring an 84% proficiency in algebra, a 76% proficiency in geometry, and an 88% proficiency in biology. Somerset Academy follows behind with a 73% proficiency in algebra, a 70% proficiency in Geometry, and an 85% proficiency in biology. And finally, there’s Everglades High with an 81% proficiency in United States history, a 56% proficiency in geometry, and a 71% proficiency in biology.  

However, keep in mind a couple things when you’re looking at these scores. First, consider that all these schools have different scores posted in different subjects, so the comparison is not standard. And secondly, all of these schools exceeded the state standards for standardized testing in every subject except Everglades High which fell one point below the state benchmark in geometry. 

In addition, all of these schools earned the College Success Award for their efforts in preparing students for college and later careers in 2019 and 2020. 

In terms of reviews and parent testimonials, none of these schools receive great reviews, so it’s worth reading them for yourself at greatschools.org and checking out each school’s website. 

But an Everglades High parent did say, “My son has had an amazing experience here. He has become a leader and is well on his way to receiving top college offers next year in his senior year.”

Remember you can always check out other high schools in the Pembroke and Miramar areas if you’re unsatisfied with these options. Pembroke Pines is especially renowned for its public charter high schools and their commitment to academic excellence. 

For more information about each of these schools’ COVID-19 protocols, check out the Miami-Dade County public school website and Broward County public school website. And to see the criteria for Florida Department of Education ratings, go to their website. Note that all quotes listed above come from parent reviews at greatschool.org.