- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Miami Arts Charter
Federal NCES profile for Miami Arts Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007599Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Arts Charter earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools.
- #156 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 1.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Arts Charter has class sizes larger than 72% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Arts Charter ranks #156 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Miami Arts Charter held near 1,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-52 students YoY 120039007599 · Miami, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
959 enr · 19.2:1 · 1.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Arts Charter held near 1,045 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-52 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.0 → 58.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Arts Charter 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 959
Miami Arts Charter
959 students
What this shows Miami Arts Charter reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Arts Charter compares
Miami Arts Charter 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.3% | ▼ 98% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 98% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Florida - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.8%
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 959 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
Hispanic or Latino 63.1%
White 24.4%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.2, Miami Arts Charter is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
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 Miami Arts Charter 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 | Higher 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 Miami Arts Charter'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 (~959 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Arts Charter
How many students attend Miami Arts Charter?
Miami Arts Charter has 959 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,097 (2022-23) → 1,045 (2023-24), nearly flat (-52).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Arts Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Arts Charter is 19.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Arts Charter?
1.3% of students at Miami Arts Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Arts Charter?
The largest demographic group at Miami Arts Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 63.1% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Arts Charter?
Miami Arts Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Miami Arts Charter rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Arts Charter ranks #156 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 Miami Arts Charter, 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.