- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Miami Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Miami Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000606
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #32 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Senior High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Senior High School ranks #32 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+113 students YoY
Miami Senior High School held near 3,018 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+113 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 122.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+113 students YoY 120039000606 · Miami, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,100 enr · 25.8:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Senior High School held near 3,018 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+113 headcount). Teacher FTE added 120.0 → 122.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami 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
- This school
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- Barbara Golema
Barbara Goleman Senior High
2,973 students
What this shows Miami Senior High School reports 3,100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Senior High School compares
Miami 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,100 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,100
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 93% in Florida - lower ratio than 7% 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 517 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.5%
African American 2.9%
White 1.4%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.7, Miami Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barbara Goleman Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Miami 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
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,973
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~3,100 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Senior High School
How many students attend Miami Senior High School?
Miami Senior High School has 3,100 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,905 (2022-23) → 3,018 (2023-24), nearly flat (+113).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Senior High School is 25.8:1, which is 45% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Senior High School?
64.0% of students at Miami 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 Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Miami Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Senior High School?
Miami Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Senior High School rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Senior High School ranks #32 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 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.