- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Doral, FL
School for Advanced Studies
Federal NCES profile for School for Advanced Studies, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008558
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Advanced Studies earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 29.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Advanced Studies has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Advanced Studies ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Doral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
School for Advanced Studies shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120039008558 · Doral, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
119 enr · 29.8:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
School for Advanced Studies shrank from 126 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE held 4.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
School for Advanced Studies 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 119
School for Advanced Studies
119 students
What this shows School for Advanced Studies reports 119 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Advanced Studies compares
School for Advanced Studies 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 | 29.8:1 | ▲ 67% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 48% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 119 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
119
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
29.8:1
students per teacher
- 67% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
1.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 119 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
Asian 8.4%
White 5.9%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, School for Advanced Studies is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
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 School for Advanced Studies 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 | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Advanced Studies'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 (~119 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Advanced Studies
How many students attend School for Advanced Studies?
School for Advanced Studies has 119 students enrolled. It is a high school in Doral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 126 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies is 29.8:1, which is 67% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 90% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Advanced Studies?
27.0% of students at School for Advanced Studies are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School for Advanced Studies?
The largest demographic group at School for Advanced Studies is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Advanced Studies?
School for Advanced Studies has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 School for Advanced Studies rank among high schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Advanced Studies ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Doral, 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 Doral on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides School for Advanced Studies, 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.