- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hialeah, FL
City of Hialeah Educational Academy
Federal NCES profile for City of Hialeah Educational Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007454Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
City of Hialeah Educational Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #13 of 25
- schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,002
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, City of Hialeah Educational Academy ranks #13 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
City of Hialeah Educational Academy held near 975 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120039007454 · Hialeah, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,002 enr · 75.3% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
City of Hialeah Educational Academy held near 975 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
City of Hialeah Educational Academy 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 1,002
City of Hialeah Educational Academy
1,002 students
What this shows City of Hialeah Educational Academy reports 1,002 students on the CCD universe file.
How City of Hialeah Educational Academy compares
City of Hialeah Educational Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,002 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,002
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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.
Engagement
22.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 501 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.7%
White 1.3%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, City of Hialeah Educational Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 City of Hialeah Educational Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to City of Hialeah Educational Academy'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.
Frequently asked questions about City of Hialeah Educational Academy
How many students attend City of Hialeah Educational Academy?
City of Hialeah Educational Academy has 1,002 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 969 (2022-23) → 975 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at City of Hialeah Educational Academy?
75.3% of students at City of Hialeah Educational Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of City of Hialeah Educational Academy?
The largest demographic group at City of Hialeah Educational Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.7% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for City of Hialeah Educational Academy?
City of Hialeah Educational Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does City of Hialeah Educational Academy rank among schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, City of Hialeah Educational Academy ranks #13 of 25 schools in Hialeah, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides City of Hialeah Educational Academy, 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.