Enrollment
179
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.5%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charter High School of the Americas compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charter High School of the Americas
Charter High School of the Americas is a high-poverty, small charter high school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 179 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.6:1 is larger than about 93% of Florida schools and 44% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.5% of students qualify for free meals, 66% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 179 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 95 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 2/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Charter High School of the Americas.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Charter High School of the Americas compares
Charter High School of the Americas on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Charter High School of the Americas.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~179 students)
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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.
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Charter High School of the Americas a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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