Enrollment
1,002
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+45% vs state
What stands out at City of Hialeah Educational Academy
City of Hialeah Educational Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hialeah, Florida, enrolling 1,002 students.
Economic need is high: 75.3% of students qualify for free meals, 45% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,002 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 509 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #92.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 501 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside City of Hialeah Educational Academy.
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 City of Hialeah Educational Academy compares
City of Hialeah Educational Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes City of Hialeah Educational Academy.
$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 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
- 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 other 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.
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is City of Hialeah Educational Academy a good school?
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. 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 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.
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