- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Cope Center North
Federal NCES profile for Cope Center North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 85/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000617
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 97
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cope Center North earns 85/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 85
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cope Center North has class sizes smaller than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cope Center North ranks #1 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Cope Center North shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-25.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120039000617 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
28 enr · 3.1:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 85
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Cope Center North shrank from 43 students in 2022-23 to 32 in 2023-24 (-25.6%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Cope Center North 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 28
Cope Center North
28 students
What this shows Cope Center North reports 28 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cope Center North compares
Cope Center North is a shrinking 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 | 3.1:1 | ▼ 83% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 39% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 28 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.1:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
28
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
3.1:1
students per teacher
- 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Florida - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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 14 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
African American 67.9%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
Largest group: African American at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Cope Center North is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Cope Center North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cope Center North'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.
Similar enrollment (~28 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cope Center North
How many students attend Cope Center North?
Cope Center North has 28 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 32 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cope Center North?
The student-teacher ratio at Cope Center North is 3.1:1, which is 83% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 80% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cope Center North?
72.1% of students at Cope Center North are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cope Center North?
The largest demographic group at Cope Center North is African American at 67.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cope Center North?
Cope Center North has a Resource Investment Index of 85/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cope Center North rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Cope Center North ranks #1 of 161 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 schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Cope Center North, 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.