- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson
Federal NCES profile for School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039003561
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 73
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #5 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 45:1
- large classes for Florida
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson ranks #5 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120039003561 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · TRAD
135 enr · 45:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson grew from 129 students in 2022-23 to 137 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson 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 135
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson
135 students
What this shows School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson reports 135 students on the CCD universe file.
How School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson compares
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson is a growing 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 | 45:1 | ▲ 153% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 57% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 135 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
45:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
135
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
45:1
students per teacher
- 153% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 135 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 62.2%
White 25.2%
African American 6.7%
Asian 5.2%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson is about as mixed as 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-Wolfson 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson'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 (~135 students)
Frequently asked questions about School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson
How many students attend School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson?
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson has 135 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 137 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson is 45:1, which is 153% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 187% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson?
22.5% of students at School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson 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-Wolfson?
The largest demographic group at School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson is Hispanic or Latino at 62.2% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson?
School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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-Wolfson rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, School for Advanced Studies-Wolfson ranks #5 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-Wolfson, 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.