- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
School for Advanced Studies - South
Federal NCES profile for School for Advanced Studies - South, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039001443
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 96
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Advanced Studies - South earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 48.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Advanced Studies - South has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Advanced Studies - South ranks #2 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
School for Advanced Studies - South held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 120039001443 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 48.3:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
School for Advanced Studies - South held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
School for Advanced Studies - South 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 290
School for Advanced Studies - South
290 students
What this shows School for Advanced Studies - South reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Advanced Studies - South compares
School for Advanced Studies - South 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 | 48.3:1 | ▲ 171% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 36% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
48.3:1
students per teacher
- 171% 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.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.4%
White 7.9%
Asian 6.9%
African American 2.8%
Two or More 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, School for Advanced Studies - South is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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 - South 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 - South'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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Advanced Studies - South
How many students attend School for Advanced Studies - South?
School for Advanced Studies - South has 290 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies - South?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies - South is 48.3:1, which is 171% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 208% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Advanced Studies - South?
33.5% of students at School for Advanced Studies - South 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 - South?
The largest demographic group at School for Advanced Studies - South is Hispanic or Latino at 81.4% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Advanced Studies - South?
School for Advanced Studies - South has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 - South rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Advanced Studies - South ranks #2 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 - South, 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.