- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homestead, FL
Keys Gate Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Keys Gate Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007529Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keys Gate Charter High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 10
- high schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 60.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Keys Gate Charter High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keys Gate Charter High School ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Keys Gate Charter High School grew from 690 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 120039007529 · Homestead, FL High · MID · CHARTER
763 enr · 26.3:1 · 60.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Keys Gate Charter High School grew from 690 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Keys Gate Charter 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 763
Keys Gate Charter High School
763 students
What this shows Keys Gate Charter High School reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keys Gate Charter High School compares
Keys Gate Charter 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.9% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.8%
African American 13.5%
White 4.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Keys Gate Charter High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
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 Keys Gate Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keys Gate Charter 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 (~763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Keys Gate Charter High School
How many students attend Keys Gate Charter High School?
Keys Gate Charter High School has 763 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 690 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keys Gate Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keys Gate Charter High School is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Keys Gate Charter High School?
60.9% of students at Keys Gate Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keys Gate Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Keys Gate Charter High School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.8% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keys Gate Charter High School?
Keys Gate Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Keys Gate Charter High School rank among high schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, Keys Gate Charter High School ranks #9 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 Keys Gate Charter 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.