- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Palmetto Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000605
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Palmetto Senior High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #152 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Palmetto Senior High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks #152 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Miami Palmetto Senior High School held near 2,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 105.0 → 104.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 120039000605 · Miami, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,618 enr · 24.9:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Palmetto Senior High School held near 2,672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 105.0 → 104.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Palmetto 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
Miami Palmetto Senior High School
2,618 students
What this shows Miami Palmetto Senior High School reports 2,618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Palmetto Senior High School compares
Miami Palmetto 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 41% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,618 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,618
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 436 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 32 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.9%
White 22.4%
African American 11.4%
Asian 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Miami Palmetto Senior High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 33
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 Palmetto Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Palmetto 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 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 (~2,618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Palmetto Senior High School
How many students attend Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
Miami Palmetto Senior High School has 2,618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,671 (2022-23) → 2,672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Palmetto Senior High School is 24.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
30.9% of students at Miami Palmetto 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 Palmetto Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Palmetto Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.9% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
Miami Palmetto Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Palmetto Senior High School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks #152 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 Palmetto 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.