- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Charter High School of the Americas
Federal NCES profile for Charter High School of the Americas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008206Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charter High School of the Americas earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #36 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Florida
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Charter High School of the Americas has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charter High School of the Americas ranks #36 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Charter High School of the Americas shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120039008206 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
179 enr · 25.6:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Charter High School of the Americas shrank from 155 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 7.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Charter High School of the Americas 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 179
Charter High School of the Americas
179 students
What this shows Charter High School of the Americas reports 179 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charter High School of the Americas compares
Charter High School of the Americas 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 44% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 66% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 179 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
179
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.2%
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
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 98.9%
White 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Charter High School of the Americas is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charter High School of the Americas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charter High School of the Americas'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 (~179 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charter High School of the Americas
How many students attend Charter High School of the Americas?
Charter High School of the Americas has 179 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter High School of the Americas?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter High School of the Americas is 25.6:1, which is 44% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charter High School of the Americas?
86.5% of students at Charter High School of the Americas are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charter High School of the Americas?
The largest demographic group at Charter High School of the Americas is Hispanic or Latino at 98.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charter High School of the Americas?
Charter High School of the Americas has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Charter High School of the Americas rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Charter High School of the Americas ranks #36 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 Charter High School of the Americas, 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.