- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed
Federal NCES profile for Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039002555
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 95
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Florida
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed has class sizes smaller than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed ranks #2 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 120039002555 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
70 enr · 14:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed grew from 71 students in 2022-23 to 75 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed 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 70
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed
70 students
What this shows Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed reports 70 students on the CCD universe file.
How Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed compares
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
70
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 23% in Florida - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 23 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 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
White 14.3%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is more 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 Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed'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 (~70 students)
Frequently asked questions about Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed
How many students attend Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed has 70 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 71 (2022-23) → 75 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is 14:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 11% 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 Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
22.5% of students at Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
The largest demographic group at Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed is African American at 52.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed?
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher 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 Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed ranks #2 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 Juvenile Justice Center Alt Ed, 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.