- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Miami Edison Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Edison Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000600
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Edison Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #14 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Edison Senior High School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Edison Senior High School ranks #14 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Miami Edison Senior High School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120039000600 · Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
617 enr · 15.8:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Edison Senior High School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Edison 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 617
Miami Edison Senior High School
617 students
What this shows Miami Edison Senior High School reports 617 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Edison Senior High School compares
Miami Edison 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 11% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 42% in Florida - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 206 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. Includes 44 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Miami Edison Senior 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 Edison 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 Edison 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 (~617 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Edison Senior High School
How many students attend Miami Edison Senior High School?
Miami Edison Senior High School has 617 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Edison Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Edison Senior High School is 15.8:1, which is 11% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 1% higher 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 Edison Senior High School?
69.2% of students at Miami Edison 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 Edison Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Edison Senior High School is African American at 69.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Edison Senior High School?
Miami Edison Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Edison Senior High School rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Edison Senior High School ranks #14 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 Edison 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.