- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Miami, FL
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School
Federal NCES profile for Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039000434
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #109 of 161
- schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School ranks #109 of 161 schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 120039000434 · Miami, FL Other · MID · TRAD
586 enr · 17.2:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School held near 626 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks 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
- 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 586
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School
586 students
What this shows Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School reports 586 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School compares
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 28% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 586 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
586
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Florida - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 586 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 47.1%
White 29.0%
African American 18.4%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
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 Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks 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
- 3,382
- 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 other 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 (~586 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School
How many students attend Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School?
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School has 586 students enrolled. It is a public school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 626 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School is 17.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School?
37.2% of students at Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School?
The largest demographic group at Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Miami, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School?
Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School rank among schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School ranks #109 of 161 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 schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Virginia a Boone-Highland Oaks School, 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.