Enrollment
1,799
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer
Federal NCES profile for Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007631
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #87 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer ranks #87 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
78.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer is a large combined-grade school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 1,799 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.1:1 is larger than about 88% of Florida schools and 30% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,799 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 272 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 600 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer compares
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,799 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,799
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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 600 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.1%
White 2.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer 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 Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,799 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer
How many students attend Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer?
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer has 1,799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer is 23.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer?
29.4% of students at Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer?
The largest demographic group at Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer is Hispanic or Latino at 96.1% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer?
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer ranks #87 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.
Is Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer a good school?
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer, 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.
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