- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Miami Northwestern Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Miami Northwestern Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000604
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Northwestern Senior High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools.
- #23 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Florida
- 71.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Northwestern Senior High has class sizes larger than 83% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Northwestern Senior High ranks #23 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Miami Northwestern Senior High held near 1,429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120039000604 · Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,479 enr · 21.4:1 · 71.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Northwestern Senior High held near 1,429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Northwestern Senior High 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 1,479
Miami Northwestern Senior High
1,479 students
What this shows Miami Northwestern Senior High reports 1,479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Northwestern Senior High compares
Miami Northwestern Senior High 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 | 21.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.5% | ▲ 38% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,479 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,479
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Florida - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.9%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 370 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 99 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
White 0.7%
Two or More 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Miami Northwestern Senior High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Northwestern Senior High 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 Northwestern Senior High'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 (~1,479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Northwestern Senior High
How many students attend Miami Northwestern Senior High?
Miami Northwestern Senior High has 1,479 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,429 (2022-23) → 1,429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Northwestern Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Northwestern Senior High is 21.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Northwestern Senior High?
71.5% of students at Miami Northwestern Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Northwestern Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Miami Northwestern Senior High is African American at 79.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Northwestern Senior High?
Miami Northwestern Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Northwestern Senior High rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Northwestern Senior High ranks #23 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 Northwestern Senior High, 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.