- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Miami Youth Academy
Federal NCES profile for Miami Youth Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039003569
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Miami Youth Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #134 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Youth Academy ranks #134 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Miami Youth Academy grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+15.8%).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+3 students YoY 120039003569 · Miami, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
19 enr · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Miami Youth Academy grew from 19 students in 2022-23 to 22 in 2023-24 (+15.8%). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Miami Youth Academy 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 19
Miami Youth Academy
19 students
What this shows Miami Youth Academy reports 19 students on the CCD universe file.
How Miami Youth Academy compares
Miami Youth Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 19 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Programs
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Miami Youth Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Miami Youth Academy'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.
Frequently asked questions about Miami Youth Academy
How many students attend Miami Youth Academy?
Miami Youth Academy has 19 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 19 (2022-23) → 22 (2023-24), up 3.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Miami Youth Academy?
Miami Youth Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Miami Youth Academy rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Miami Youth Academy ranks #134 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 Youth Academy, 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.