- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Felix Varela Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Felix Varela Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039004340
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Felix Varela Senior High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #35 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Felix Varela Senior High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Felix Varela Senior High School ranks #35 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Felix Varela Senior High School held near 2,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 83.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-62 students YoY 120039004340 · Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,935 enr · 23.3:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Felix Varela Senior High School held near 2,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-62 headcount). Teacher FTE added 83.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Felix Varela Senior High School 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
Felix Varela Senior High School
1,935 students
What this shows Felix Varela Senior High School reports 1,935 students on the CCD universe file.
How Felix Varela Senior High School compares
Felix Varela Senior High School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▼ 16% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,935 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,935
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 484 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.9%
White 4.1%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.3, Felix Varela Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Felix Varela Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Felix Varela Senior High School'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 (~1,935 students)
Frequently asked questions about Felix Varela Senior High School
How many students attend Felix Varela Senior High School?
Felix Varela Senior High School has 1,935 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,068 (2022-23) → 2,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (-62).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Felix Varela Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Felix Varela Senior High School is 23.3:1, which is 31% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Felix Varela Senior High School?
43.8% of students at Felix Varela Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Felix Varela Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Felix Varela Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 91.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Felix Varela Senior High School?
Felix Varela Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Felix Varela Senior High School rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Felix Varela Senior High School ranks #35 of 37 high 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 high schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Felix Varela Senior High School, 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.