- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Florida City, FL
Miami Community Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Community Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007608Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Community Charter High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Florida City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 77.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Community Charter High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Community Charter High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Florida City, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039007608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Miami Community Charter High School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 120039007608 · Florida City, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
265 enr · 18.9:1 · 77.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Community Charter High School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 231 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Community 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 265
Miami Community Charter High School
265 students
What this shows Miami Community Charter High School reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Community Charter High School compares
Miami Community Charter High School is a shrinking 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.4% | ▲ 49% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Florida - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.6%
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.1%
African American 6.8%
White 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Miami Community Charter High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 Community Charter 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Community 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 (~265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Community Charter High School
How many students attend Miami Community Charter High School?
Miami Community Charter High School has 265 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florida City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Community Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Community Charter High School is 18.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Community Charter High School?
77.4% of students at Miami Community Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Community Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Community Charter High School is Hispanic or Latino at 92.1% of enrollment, in Florida City, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Community Charter High School?
Miami Community Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Community Charter High School rank among public schools in Florida City?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Community Charter High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Florida City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Florida City on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Miami Community 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.