School Profile
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY
Stellar Leadership Academy is a tuition-free public charter high school located in Miami, Florida, serving students in grades 9 through 12. The school opened its doors in 2011 as an incubator for alternative education, offering a year-round academic model for students ages 16–21. Our mission is to Educate, Motivate, and Graduate the future leaders of America.
At Stellar, students are provided with a safe, secure environment that supports both academic and personal growth. Each student follows a customized Graduation Plan and receives post-secondary planning assistance tailored to their individual goals. Our students also follow a strict uniform policy designed to promote professionalism, self-respect, and discipline.
The curriculum blends core high school instruction with higher-level coursework and vocational exploration. Our proprietary blended model also includes test prep for the FAST, SAT, CLT and ACT to ensure students are college and career ready.
ACCREDITATION & MEMBERSHIP
Stellar Leadership Academy is fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). We are proud members of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP), Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools (FCPCS), and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD).
ACADEMIC SCHEDULE
The school operates on a semester-based A/B Day schedule. Students are assigned six (6) credits per year, unless they are enrolled in a Credit Recovery course(s). During the Summer Term, students may take up to four classes. Academic instruction is tied to vocational training, helping students develop real-world skills.
Our year-round schedule provides flexibility, allowing students to balance school, work, and family responsibilities more effectively.
STUDENT ENROLLMENT DEMOGRAPHICS
Black (non-Hispanic): 50.16%
Hispanic: 49.18%
White (non-Hispanic): 0.006%
Multiracial: 0.02%
English Language Learners: 27.86%
Exceptional Student Education: 10.16%
Gifted: 0.003%
CLASS SESSIONS
Students attend one five-hour session per day, Monday through Friday. Those who are employed attend one four-hour session each day. Two daily sessions are offered to accommodate student needs:
Session One: 7:20 AM – 1:24 PM
Session Two: 9:10 AM – 3:16 PM
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To earn a Standard High School Diploma, students must:
24-credit program
18-credit, Academically Challenging Curriculum to Enhance Learning (ACCEL) option
Perform 20 hours of community service
Pass Grade 10 FAST ELA
Pass Algebra 1 End-of-Course (EOC)
Participating in required End-of-Course (EOC) Exams
Maintain at least 80% attendance
Graduation credit distribution may vary depending on the year a student entered 9th grade.
GPA CALCULATION
Starting in 9th grade, all courses—whether passed or failed—are included in the GPA. Grades are recorded on the student’s official transcript, and GPA is calculated in January and June of each school year.
POST-HIGH SCHOOL PLACEMENT
70% – Entered the workforce
19% – Enrolled in 2 or 4-year colleges or universities
11% – Joined the military or enrolled in vocational training
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Recognized for Most Pints Donated by a Charter School with 137 Scholarships and grants awarded to members of the Class of 2012
COLLEGE ENROLLMENTS INCLUDE
Art Institute
Broward College
Bethune-Cookman College
DeVry University
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Memorial University
Keiser University
Le Cordon Bleu Institute
Miami Dade College
Pensacola Christian College
Santa Fe College
Tallahassee College
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Students at Stellar Leadership Academy are encouraged to become well-rounded individuals through participation in service learning and extracurricular opportunities. Our programs promote teamwork, leadership, and civic responsibility—essential qualities for success in life beyond high school.