- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
School for Advanced Studies North
Federal NCES profile for School for Advanced Studies North, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039002715
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Advanced Studies North earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 37.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Advanced Studies North has class sizes larger than 97% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Advanced Studies North ranks #4 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
School for Advanced Studies North shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 120039002715 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 37.7:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
School for Advanced Studies North shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
School for Advanced Studies North 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 113
School for Advanced Studies North
113 students
What this shows School for Advanced Studies North reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Advanced Studies North compares
School for Advanced Studies North 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 | 37.7:1 | ▲ 112% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 30% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37.7:1
students per teacher
- 112% above state mean
Top 97% in Florida - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.5%
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 113 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 53.1%
African American 30.1%
White 14.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, School for Advanced Studies North is more 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 North Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Advanced Studies North'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 (~113 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Advanced Studies North
How many students attend School for Advanced Studies North?
School for Advanced Studies North has 113 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies North?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies North is 37.7:1, which is 112% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 140% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Advanced Studies North?
36.4% of students at School for Advanced Studies North 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 North?
The largest demographic group at School for Advanced Studies North is Hispanic or Latino at 53.1% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Advanced Studies North?
School for Advanced Studies North 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 North rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Advanced Studies North ranks #4 of 37 high 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 high schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides School for Advanced Studies North, 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.