- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center
Federal NCES profile for Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008412
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #14 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 70.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center ranks #14 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 120039008412 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 15.3:1 · 70.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center 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 230
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center
230 students
What this shows Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center compares
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.9%
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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 37% in Florida - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 230 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 65.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
White 1.3%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 65.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center 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 Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center'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 (~230 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center
How many students attend Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center?
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center has 230 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% 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 Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center?
70.9% of students at Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center?
The largest demographic group at Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center is African American at 65.7% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center?
Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center ranks #14 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 Itech@Thomas a Edison Educational Center, 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.