- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hialeah, FL
Westland Hialeah Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Westland Hialeah 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 120039005861
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westland Hialeah Senior High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #5 of 7
- high schools in Hialeah · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 69.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westland Hialeah Senior High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westland Hialeah Senior High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Hialeah, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Westland Hialeah Senior High School held near 1,106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 120039005861 · Hialeah, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,191 enr · 24.3:1 · 69.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Westland Hialeah Senior High School held near 1,106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Westland Hialeah 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
- 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 1,191
Westland Hialeah Senior High School
1,191 students
What this shows Westland Hialeah Senior High School reports 1,191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westland Hialeah Senior High School compares
Westland Hialeah 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.3% | ▲ 33% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,191 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,191
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.7%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.1%
African American 1.8%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Westland Hialeah Senior High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
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 Westland Hialeah Senior High School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westland Hialeah 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
- 3,382
- 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 (~1,191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westland Hialeah Senior High School
How many students attend Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School has 1,191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hialeah, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,098 (2022-23) → 1,106 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westland Hialeah Senior High School is 24.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
69.3% of students at Westland Hialeah Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Westland Hialeah Senior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 97.1% of enrollment, in Hialeah, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Westland Hialeah Senior High School rank among high schools in Hialeah?
By Resource Investment Index, Westland Hialeah Senior High School ranks #5 of 7 high schools in Hialeah, 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 Hialeah on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Westland Hialeah Senior High 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.