- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Kipp Miami-Liberty City
Federal NCES profile for Kipp Miami-Liberty City, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008838Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp Miami-Liberty City earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools.
- #161 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 96.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp Miami-Liberty City has class sizes larger than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Miami-Liberty City ranks #161 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+186 students YoY
Kipp Miami-Liberty City grew from 1,048 students in 2022-23 to 1,234 in 2023-24 (+17.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+186 students YoY 120039008838 · Miami, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,359 enr · 22.3:1 · 96.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Kipp Miami-Liberty City grew from 1,048 students in 2022-23 to 1,234 in 2023-24 (+17.7%). Teacher FTE lost 61.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Kipp Miami-Liberty City 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 1,359
Kipp Miami-Liberty City
1,359 students
What this shows Kipp Miami-Liberty City reports 1,359 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp Miami-Liberty City compares
Kipp Miami-Liberty City 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.0% | ▲ 85% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,359 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,359
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 86% in Florida - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.3%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Kipp Miami-Liberty City is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp Miami-Liberty City 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp Miami-Liberty City'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 (~1,359 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp Miami-Liberty City
How many students attend Kipp Miami-Liberty City?
Kipp Miami-Liberty City has 1,359 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,048 (2022-23) → 1,234 (2023-24), up 186.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp Miami-Liberty City?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp Miami-Liberty City is 22.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp Miami-Liberty City?
96.0% of students at Kipp Miami-Liberty City are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp Miami-Liberty City?
The largest demographic group at Kipp Miami-Liberty City is African American at 78.2% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp Miami-Liberty City?
Kipp Miami-Liberty City has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp Miami-Liberty City rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp Miami-Liberty City ranks #161 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 Kipp Miami-Liberty City, 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.