Excellent
#497 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School
High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15020 SW 102ND AVE, Miami, FL 33185
- Math 32% proficient (2021)
- Reading 82% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 82% in 2024, across a 11-year record (2014–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2014-2021) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,146
Median home value
$496,700
Median rent
$2,769/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
9.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33185; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Reef Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 8–12 | 0.1 mi | 3,296 | Compare → |
| Dorothy M. Wallace Cope CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–12 | 0.2 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Juanita G Hawkins AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Palmetto Bay AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 7–12 | 1.3 mi | 37 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #107 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 324 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #497 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School
What grades does Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School serve?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School has an enrollment of approximately 324 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School rank in FL?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School ranks #497 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2021) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School a charter school?
No, Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School a Title I school?
No, Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School?
39.5% of students at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 324
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (786) 573-5353
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33185)
- 29,124
- Area average commute
- 38.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33185; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2021, multi-year average, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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