Enrollment
454
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami Gardens, FL
North Gardens High School
Federal NCES profile for North Gardens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007984Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Gardens High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #18 of 18
- public schools in Miami Gardens · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 64.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Gardens High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Gardens High School ranks #18 of 18 public schools in Miami Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039007984 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
64.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+265% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Gardens High School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Gardens High School
North Gardens High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter high school in Miami Gardens, Florida, enrolling 454 students.
Class loads run heavy: 64.9:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 265% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 454 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 104 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #101, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside North Gardens High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Gardens High School compares
North Gardens High School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 64.9:1 | ▲ 265% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 90% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
64.9:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
64.9:1
students per teacher
- 265% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, North Gardens High School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes North Gardens High School.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How North Gardens High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Gardens High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~454 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Gardens High School
How many students attend North Gardens High School?
North Gardens High School has 454 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami Gardens, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Gardens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Gardens High School is 64.9:1, which is 265% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 313% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Gardens High School?
5.0% of students at North Gardens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Gardens High School?
The largest demographic group at North Gardens High School is African American at 54.4% of enrollment, in Miami Gardens, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Gardens High School?
North Gardens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Gardens High School rank among public schools in Miami Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, North Gardens High School ranks #18 of 18 public schools in Miami Gardens, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Miami Gardens on the city page.
Is North Gardens High School a good school?
North Gardens High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides North Gardens 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.
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