- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Miami Beach, FL
North Miami Beach Senior High
Federal NCES profile for North Miami Beach Senior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000609
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Miami Beach Senior High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in North Miami Beach · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Miami Beach Senior High has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Miami Beach Senior High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in North Miami Beach, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000609 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
North Miami Beach Senior High shrank from 1,149 students in 2022-23 to 1,076 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 120039000609 · North Miami Beach, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,075 enr · 17.3:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
North Miami Beach Senior High shrank from 1,149 students in 2022-23 to 1,076 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 62.0 → 60.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North Miami Beach 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 1,075
North Miami Beach Senior High
1,075 students
What this shows North Miami Beach Senior High reports 1,075 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Miami Beach Senior High compares
North Miami Beach Senior High is a shrinking 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 17% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,075 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,075
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 58% in Florida - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 358 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 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
Asian 1.8%
White 1.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, North Miami Beach Senior High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
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 North Miami Beach 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Miami Beach 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 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 (~1,075 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Miami Beach Senior High
How many students attend North Miami Beach Senior High?
North Miami Beach Senior High has 1,075 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Miami Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,149 (2022-23) → 1,076 (2023-24), down 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Miami Beach Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Miami Beach Senior High is 17.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Miami Beach Senior High?
60.8% of students at North Miami Beach Senior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Miami Beach Senior High?
The largest demographic group at North Miami Beach Senior High is African American at 74.7% of enrollment, in North Miami Beach, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Miami Beach Senior High?
North Miami Beach Senior High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Miami Beach Senior High rank among high schools in North Miami Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, North Miami Beach Senior High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in North Miami Beach, 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 North Miami Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides North Miami Beach 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.