- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homestead, FL
Homestead Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Homestead Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000593
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Homestead Senior High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #8 of 10
- high schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.5:1
- large classes for Florida
- 70.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Homestead Senior High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead Senior High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+227 students YoY
Homestead Senior High School grew from 2,020 students in 2022-23 to 2,247 in 2023-24 (+11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+227 students YoY 120039000593 · Homestead, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
2,323 enr · 24.5:1 · 70.5% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Homestead Senior High School grew from 2,020 students in 2022-23 to 2,247 in 2023-24 (+11.2%). Teacher FTE added 95.0 → 101.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Homestead 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
Homestead Senior High School
2,323 students
What this shows Homestead Senior High School reports 2,323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Homestead Senior High School compares
Homestead Senior High School 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 | 24.5:1 | ▲ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.5% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,323 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.5:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,323
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
24.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 465 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 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. Includes 45 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.7%
African American 40.9%
White 2.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Homestead Senior High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Homestead Senior High School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Homestead 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 (~2,323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Homestead Senior High School
How many students attend Homestead Senior High School?
Homestead Senior High School has 2,323 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,020 (2022-23) → 2,247 (2023-24), up 227.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead Senior High School is 24.5:1, which is 38% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 56% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Homestead Senior High School?
70.5% of students at Homestead Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Homestead Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Homestead Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.7% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Homestead Senior High School?
Homestead Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Homestead Senior High School rank among high schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Homestead Senior High School ranks #8 of 10 high schools in Homestead, 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 Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Homestead 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.