- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise
Federal NCES profile for Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039007230
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools.
- #11 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise has class sizes smaller than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise ranks #11 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-443 students YoY
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise shrank from 1,111 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (-39.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-443 students YoY 120039007230 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 8:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise shrank from 1,111 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (-39.9%). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise 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 498
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise
498 students
What this shows Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise compares
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise 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 | 8:1 | ▼ 55% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 72% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
8:1
students per teacher
- 55% below state mean
Top 5% in Florida - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 249 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 73.3%
African American 19.3%
White 5.6%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.2, Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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-Dade Virtual High School Franchise 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-Dade Virtual High School Franchise'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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise
How many students attend Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise?
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise has 498 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), down 443.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise is 8:1, which is 55% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 49% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise?
14.5% of students at Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise?
The largest demographic group at Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise?
Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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-Dade Virtual High School Franchise rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami-Dade Virtual High School Franchise ranks #11 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-Dade Virtual High School Franchise, 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.