- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Miami, FL
North Miami Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for North Miami Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000610
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Miami Senior High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in North Miami · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- large classes for Florida
- 64.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Miami Senior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Miami Senior High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in North Miami, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039000610 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
North Miami Senior High School held near 1,722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 120039000610 · North Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,748 enr · 19:1 · 64.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
North Miami Senior High School held near 1,722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 92.0 → 84.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
North 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
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school
North Miami Senior High School
1,748 students
What this shows North Miami Senior High School reports 1,748 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Miami Senior High School compares
North 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.8% | ▲ 25% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,748 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,748
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Florida - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 437 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 13 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, North Miami Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Senior High School 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 North 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
- 3,100
- 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 (~1,748 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Miami Senior High School
How many students attend North Miami Senior High School?
North Miami Senior High School has 1,748 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,747 (2022-23) → 1,722 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Miami Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Miami Senior High School is 19:1, which is 7% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Miami Senior High School?
64.8% of students at North 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 North Miami Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at North Miami Senior High School is African American at 81.1% of enrollment, in North Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Miami Senior High School?
North Miami Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Senior High School rank among public schools in North Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, North Miami Senior High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in North Miami, 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 North Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides North 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.