The top-rated high schools in Miami for 2026 are Archimedean Upper Conservatory (9.4/10), Mater Brickell Academy High (9.1/10), and Itech@thomas a Edison Educational Center (8.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 61 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Miami's high school landscape spans 58 ranked schools, with performance varying considerably across the metro. Young Women's Preparatory Academy leads the field with a 9.2/10 composite score — nearly a full two points ahead of the second-ranked Young Men's Preparatory Academy at 8.1/10. Rounding out the top tier are Archimedean Upper Conservatory and Miami Arts Studio 6-12 at Zelda Glazer, both scoring 7.8/10. The average composite score across all ranked schools sits at 5.4/10, which means strong options exist but require careful filtering. Only 9 schools — 16% of the total — score 7 or above, so the gap between the top performers and the broader field is real. The table below lets you sort by score, school type, and other key factors to find the right fit for your student.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Florida education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in Florida. Learn about our methodology.
Miami-Dade
324 students · 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 1% in Florida · charter
Miami-Dade
253 students · 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 5% in Florida
Miami-Dade
360 students · 20.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 7% in Florida · charter
Miami-Dade
185 students · 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 9% in Florida
Miami-Dade
539 students · 44.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 22% in Florida · charter
Miami-Dade
222 students · grades 9th–12th
Top 22% in Florida · charter
Miami-Dade
465 students · 16.0:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 26% in Florida
Miami-Dade
3,296 students · 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 8th–12th
Top 29% in Florida
Miami-Dade
1,841 students · 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 6th–12th
Top 29% in Florida
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Archimedean Upper Conservatory is the top-rated high school in Miami with a composite score of 9.4/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
Miami has 102 high schools, including 24 charter schools. Of these, 87 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
Among 87 Miami high schools with a composite score, the average is 5.7/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Florida).
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Florida, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Florida, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Miami has 24 charter high schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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A comprehensive guide to school choice in Florida. Compare public, private, and charter schools using data on test scores, accountability, cost, and outcomes for the 2026-27 school year.