- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
Federal NCES profile for William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039001478
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #30 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for Florida
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William H. Turner Technical Arts High School ranks #30 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School held near 1,252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+44 students YoY 120039001478 · Miami, FL High · MID · TRAD
1,290 enr · 26.3:1 · 65.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School held near 1,252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+44 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
William H. Turner Technical Arts 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 1,290
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
1,290 students
What this shows William H. Turner Technical Arts High School reports 1,290 students on the CCD universe file.
How William H. Turner Technical Arts High School compares
William H. Turner Technical Arts 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 48% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 26% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,290 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,290
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 94% in Florida - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
34.5%
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 430 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
African American 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
White 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, William H. Turner Technical Arts High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
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 William H. Turner Technical Arts High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William H. Turner Technical Arts 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 (~1,290 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about William H. Turner Technical Arts High School
How many students attend William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School has 1,290 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,208 (2022-23) → 1,252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+44).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?
The student-teacher ratio at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School is 26.3:1, which is 48% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?
65.6% of students at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?
The largest demographic group at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School is African American at 85.7% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 William H. Turner Technical Arts High School rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, William H. Turner Technical Arts High School ranks #30 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 William H. Turner Technical Arts 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.