- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
Federal NCES profile for Archimedean Upper Conservatory, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007456Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Archimedean Upper Conservatory earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 2.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Archimedean Upper Conservatory has class sizes smaller than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Archimedean Upper Conservatory ranks #1 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Archimedean Upper Conservatory grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 120039007456 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
306 enr · 13.3:1 · 2.6% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Archimedean Upper Conservatory grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Archimedean Upper Conservatory 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 306
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
306 students
What this shows Archimedean Upper Conservatory reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How Archimedean Upper Conservatory compares
Archimedean Upper Conservatory is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.6% | ▼ 95% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 17% in Florida - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 78.4%
Asian 9.2%
White 8.8%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Archimedean Upper Conservatory is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 Archimedean Upper Conservatory Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Archimedean Upper Conservatory'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 high 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.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Archimedean Upper Conservatory
How many students attend Archimedean Upper Conservatory?
Archimedean Upper Conservatory has 306 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archimedean Upper Conservatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Archimedean Upper Conservatory is 13.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Archimedean Upper Conservatory?
2.6% of students at Archimedean Upper Conservatory are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Archimedean Upper Conservatory?
The largest demographic group at Archimedean Upper Conservatory is Hispanic or Latino at 78.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Archimedean Upper Conservatory?
Archimedean Upper Conservatory has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Archimedean Upper Conservatory rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Archimedean Upper Conservatory ranks #1 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Archimedean Upper Conservatory, 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.