- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami Springs, FL
Academy for Innovative Education
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Innovative Education, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008684Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Innovative Education earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Miami Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 53.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,063
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Innovative Education ranks #2 of 3 schools in Miami Springs, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039008684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Academy for Innovative Education held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 120039008684 · Miami Springs, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,063 enr · 53.9% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Academy for Innovative Education held near 963 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Academy for Innovative Education in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 1,063
Academy for Innovative Education
1,063 students
What this shows Academy for Innovative Education reports 1,063 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Innovative Education compares
Academy for Innovative Education held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.9% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,063 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,063
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 532 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 4.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Academy for Innovative Education is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Innovative Education Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Innovative Education's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Innovative Education
How many students attend Academy for Innovative Education?
Academy for Innovative Education has 1,063 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami Springs, FL. CCD year-over-year: 940 (2022-23) → 963 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Innovative Education?
53.9% of students at Academy for Innovative Education are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Innovative Education?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Innovative Education is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Miami Springs, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Innovative Education?
Academy for Innovative Education has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Innovative Education rank among schools in Miami Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Innovative Education ranks #2 of 3 schools in Miami Springs, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Miami Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Academy for Innovative Education, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.