For the 2026 school year, there are 5 vocational public charter schools serving 750 students in Florida.
Vocational schools offer a series of courses which directly prepare individuals in paid or unpaid employment in jobs that have requirements other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree.
The top-ranked vocational public charter schools in Florida are Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus) and South Tech Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florida vocational public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best Vocational Public Charter Schools in Florida (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
103 East Lucy St
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 242-3330
Homestead, FL 33034
(305) 242-3330
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
South Tech Preparatory Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Gateway Blvd
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 318-8087
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 318-8087
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Technical College
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
2001 Kurt St
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Eustis, FL 32726
(352) 589-2250
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Santa Fe College Academy Of Science And Technology
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
3000 Nw 83rd St, Bldg G
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 955-5493
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Somerset Career Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
725 Nw California Blvd
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 301-1711
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986
(772) 301-1711
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked vocational public charter schools in Florida?
The top-ranked vocational public charter schools in Florida include Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus) and South Tech Preparatory Academy.
How many vocational public charter schools are located in Florida?
5 vocational public charter schools are located in Florida.
What is the racial composition of students in Florida?
Florida vocational public charter schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public charter schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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