- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039007634
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 40/100 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
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Terra Environmental Research Institute held near 1,614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 120039007634 · Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,644 enr · 24.9:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Terra Environmental Research Institute held near 1,614 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Terra Environmental Research Institute 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 1,644
Terra Environmental Research Institute
1,644 students
What this shows Terra Environmental Research Institute reports 1,644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terra Environmental Research Institute compares
Terra Environmental Research Institute 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 | 24.9:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~1,644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,619 (2022-23) → 1,614 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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 40/100 (typical 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 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.
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.