- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Miami Southridge Senior High
Federal NCES profile for Miami Southridge Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000614
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Southridge Senior High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #148 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Miami Southridge Senior High has class sizes larger than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Southridge Senior High ranks #148 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+150 students YoY
Miami Southridge Senior High grew from 2,085 students in 2022-23 to 2,235 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 97.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+150 students YoY 120039000614 · Miami, FL Other · LARGE · TRAD
2,238 enr · 23.1:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Southridge Senior High grew from 2,085 students in 2022-23 to 2,235 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 97.0 → 96.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Southridge 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
Miami Southridge Senior High
2,238 students
What this shows Miami Southridge Senior High reports 2,238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Southridge Senior High compares
Miami Southridge Senior High is a growing 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,238 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,238
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 88% in Florida - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 448 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 41 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
African American 28.0%
White 2.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Miami Southridge Senior High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Southridge 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 Southridge 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 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 (~2,238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Miami Southridge Senior High
How many students attend Miami Southridge Senior High?
Miami Southridge Senior High has 2,238 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 2,085 (2022-23) → 2,235 (2023-24), up 150.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Southridge Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Southridge Senior High is 23.1:1, which is 30% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Miami Southridge Senior High?
65.6% of students at Miami Southridge Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Miami Southridge Senior High?
The largest demographic group at Miami Southridge Senior High is Hispanic or Latino at 68.3% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Southridge Senior High?
Miami Southridge Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Southridge Senior High rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Southridge Senior High ranks #148 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 Southridge 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.