- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Homestead, FL
South Dade Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for South Dade Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039000612
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Dade Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Florida.
- #9 of 10
- high schools in Homestead · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.7:1
- large classes for Florida
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Dade Senior High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Dade Senior High School ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Homestead, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+109 students YoY
South Dade Senior High School held near 3,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+109 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 122.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+109 students YoY 120039000612 · Homestead, FL High · LARGE · TRAD
3,382 enr · 27.7:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
South Dade Senior High School held near 3,254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+109 headcount). Teacher FTE added 122.0 → 127.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
South Dade 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
- This school
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
- Barbara Golema
Barbara Goleman Senior High
2,973 students
What this shows South Dade Senior High School reports 3,382 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Dade Senior High School compares
South Dade 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 | 27.7:1 | ▲ 56% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 32% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,382 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,382
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
27.7:1
students per teacher
- 56% above state mean
Top 95% in Florida - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 564 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 40 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
African American 15.4%
White 3.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, South Dade Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
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 South Dade Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barbara Goleman Senior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Dade 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
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 2,973
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~3,382 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Dade Senior High School
How many students attend South Dade Senior High School?
South Dade Senior High School has 3,382 students enrolled. It is a high school in Homestead, FL. CCD year-over-year: 3,145 (2022-23) → 3,254 (2023-24), nearly flat (+109).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Dade Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Dade Senior High School is 27.7:1, which is 56% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Dade Senior High School?
68.8% of students at South Dade Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Dade Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at South Dade Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Homestead, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Dade Senior High School?
South Dade Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Dade Senior High School rank among high schools in Homestead?
By Resource Investment Index, South Dade Senior High School ranks #9 of 10 high schools in Homestead, 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 Homestead on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides South Dade Senior High School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and Miami Senior High School (3,100 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.