- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008703Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120039008703 · Florida City, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
48 enr · 48:1 · 74.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) grew from 31 students in 2022-23 to 35 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) 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 48
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus)
48 students
What this shows Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) compares
Charter High School of the Americas (Florida City Campus) is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 (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
- 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 (~48 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 31 (2022-23) → 35 (2023-24), up 4.
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 33/100 (typical 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 (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.
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.