- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Miami Central Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Central Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000596
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Central Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #12 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 70.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Central Senior High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Central Senior High School ranks #12 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Miami Central Senior High School held near 1,404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 120039000596 · Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,414 enr · 17.9:1 · 70.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Central Senior High School held near 1,404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.0 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Central Senior 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 1,414
Miami Central Senior High School
1,414 students
What this shows Miami Central Senior High School reports 1,414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Central Senior High School compares
Miami Central Senior High School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.3% | ▲ 35% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,414 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,414
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Florida - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 354 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 99 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 68.7%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Miami Central Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 Central Senior High School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Central Senior 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 (~1,414 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Central Senior High School
How many students attend Miami Central Senior High School?
Miami Central Senior High School has 1,414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,398 (2022-23) → 1,404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Central Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Central Senior High School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Central Senior High School?
70.3% of students at Miami Central Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Central Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Central Senior High School is African American at 68.7% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Central Senior High School?
Miami Central Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Miami Central Senior High School rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Central Senior High School ranks #12 of 37 high 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 high schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Miami Central Senior 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.