Enrollment
1,644
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Federal NCES profile for Terra Environmental Research Institute, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007634
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terra Environmental Research Institute earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #16 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Florida
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Terra Environmental Research Institute has class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Environmental Research Institute ranks #16 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
66.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terra Environmental Research Institute compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Terra Environmental Research Institute
Terra Environmental Research Institute is a large high school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 1,644 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Florida schools and 40% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,644 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 291 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #82.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (88% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 22/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 25 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 411 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Terra Environmental Research Institute.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Terra Environmental Research Institute compares
Terra Environmental Research Institute on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 40% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 45% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,644
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Florida - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 411 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.0%
White 7.2%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Terra Environmental Research Institute is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 25
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Terra Environmental Research Institute.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Terra Environmental Research Institute Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Terra Environmental Research Institute's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,644 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Terra Environmental Research Institute
How many students attend Terra Environmental Research Institute?
Terra Environmental Research Institute has 1,644 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Environmental Research Institute?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Environmental Research Institute is 24.9:1, which is 40% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Terra Environmental Research Institute?
28.4% of students at Terra Environmental Research Institute are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terra Environmental Research Institute?
The largest demographic group at Terra Environmental Research Institute is Hispanic or Latino at 88.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Environmental Research Institute?
Terra Environmental Research Institute has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Terra Environmental Research Institute rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Environmental Research Institute ranks #16 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.
Is Terra Environmental Research Institute a good school?
Terra Environmental Research Institute earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Terra Environmental Research Institute, 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.
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