- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Miami Killian Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Killian Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000602
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Killian Senior High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools.
- #9 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Killian Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Killian Senior High School ranks #9 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-199 students YoY
Miami Killian Senior High School shrank from 1,069 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (-18.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-199 students YoY 120039000602 · Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
675 enr · 12.7:1 · 54.1% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Killian Senior High School shrank from 1,069 students in 2022-23 to 870 in 2023-24 (-18.6%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Killian 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 675
Miami Killian Senior High School
675 students
What this shows Miami Killian Senior High School reports 675 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Killian Senior High School compares
Miami Killian Senior 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 29% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▲ 4% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 675 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
675
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 14% in Florida - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
87.9%
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 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 53 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.0%
African American 18.2%
White 5.5%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Miami Killian Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 Killian 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Killian 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 (~675 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Killian Senior High School
How many students attend Miami Killian Senior High School?
Miami Killian Senior High School has 675 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 870 (2023-24), down 199.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Killian Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Killian Senior High School is 12.7:1, which is 29% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 19% 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 Killian Senior High School?
54.1% of students at Miami Killian 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 Killian Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Killian Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Killian Senior High School?
Miami Killian Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Killian Senior High School rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Killian Senior High School ranks #9 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 Killian 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.