- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Homestead, FL
Chambers High School
Federal NCES profile for Chambers High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007617Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chambers High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #8 of 19
- schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Chambers High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chambers High School ranks #8 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-119 students YoY
Chambers High School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-24.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-119 students YoY 120039007617 · Homestead, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
243 enr · 30.4:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Chambers High School shrank from 480 students in 2022-23 to 361 in 2023-24 (-24.8%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Chambers High School 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 243
Chambers High School
243 students
What this shows Chambers High School reports 243 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chambers High School compares
Chambers High School is a shrinking 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 | 30.4:1 | ▲ 71% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 77% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
30.4:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.0%
African American 30.0%
White 4.9%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Chambers High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Chambers High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chambers High School'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.
Similar enrollment (~243 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chambers High School
How many students attend Chambers High School?
Chambers High School has 243 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), down 119.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chambers High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chambers High School is 30.4:1, which is 71% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 94% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chambers High School?
11.7% of students at Chambers High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chambers High School?
The largest demographic group at Chambers High School is Hispanic or Latino at 63.0% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chambers High School?
Chambers High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Chambers High School rank among schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Chambers High School ranks #8 of 19 schools in Homestead, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Chambers High School, 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.