Enrollment
48
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Florida City, FL
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)
Federal NCES profile for Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008703Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Florida City · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48:1
- large classes for Florida
- 74.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Florida City, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039008703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+170% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) is a higher-need, small charter high school in Florida City, Florida, enrolling 48 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 170% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Florida schools, with 48 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 (Florida City Campus).
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 (Florida City Campus) compares
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48:1 | ▲ 170% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.2% | ▲ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
48:1
students per teacher
- 170% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$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 87.5%
African American 12.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus).
$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 (Florida City Campus) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)'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 (~48 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)
How many students attend Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)?
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) has 48 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florida City, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)?
The student-teacher ratio at Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) is 48:1, which is 170% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 206% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)?
74.2% of students at Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) 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 (Florida City Campus)?
The largest demographic group at Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) is Hispanic or Latino at 87.5% of enrollment, in Florida City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)?
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) rank among public schools in Florida City?
By Resource Investment Index, Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Florida City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florida City on the city page.
Is Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) a good school?
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 (Florida City Campus), 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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