- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Stellar Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Stellar Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039005495Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stellar Leadership Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #19 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Florida
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Stellar Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stellar Leadership Academy ranks #19 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Stellar Leadership Academy held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120039005495 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
312 enr · 24:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Stellar Leadership Academy held near 308 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Stellar Leadership Academy 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 312
Stellar Leadership Academy
312 students
What this shows Stellar Leadership Academy reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stellar Leadership Academy compares
Stellar Leadership Academy 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 35% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 87% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 53.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
Two or More 0.6%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, Stellar Leadership Academy is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Stellar Leadership Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stellar Leadership Academy'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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stellar Leadership Academy
How many students attend Stellar Leadership Academy?
Stellar Leadership Academy has 312 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 308 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stellar Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Stellar Leadership Academy is 24:1, which is 35% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stellar Leadership Academy?
97.0% of students at Stellar Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stellar Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Stellar Leadership Academy is African American at 53.5% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stellar Leadership Academy?
Stellar Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Stellar Leadership Academy rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Stellar Leadership Academy ranks #19 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 Stellar Leadership Academy, 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.