- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Booker T. Washington Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Booker T. Washington Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039003562
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Booker T. Washington Senior High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #18 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Booker T. Washington Senior High has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T. Washington Senior High ranks #18 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Booker T. Washington Senior High held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 120039003562 · Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
944 enr · 18.2:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Booker T. Washington Senior High held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.0 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Booker T. Washington Senior High 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 944
Booker T. Washington Senior High
944 students
What this shows Booker T. Washington Senior High reports 944 students on the CCD universe file.
How Booker T. Washington Senior High compares
Booker T. Washington Senior High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▲ 10% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 944 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
944
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 65% in Florida - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
African American 30.1%
White 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Booker T. Washington Senior High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Booker T. Washington Senior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Booker T. Washington Senior High'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 (~944 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Booker T. Washington Senior High
How many students attend Booker T. Washington Senior High?
Booker T. Washington Senior High has 944 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,014 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Booker T. Washington Senior High is 18.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Booker T. Washington Senior High?
57.0% of students at Booker T. Washington Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Booker T. Washington Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Booker T. Washington Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Booker T. Washington Senior High?
Booker T. Washington Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Booker T. Washington Senior High rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Booker T. Washington Senior High ranks #18 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 Booker T. Washington Senior High, 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.