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#3303 of 3,778 schools in FL

Hialeah Senior High School

High School · Miami-dade · Hialeah, FL

A Miami-dade high school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.

251 E 47TH ST, Hialeah, FL 33013

  • Math 16% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.6Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation16.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.6:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism56.9%

Students at Hialeah Senior High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency16%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
61%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
41%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
26%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
37%
2024
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hialeah Senior 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,242

Median home value

$407,400

Median rent

$1,488/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
16.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
12 boys'·15 girls'·27 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Asbury Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–100.6 mi194Compare →
Ebenezer International Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.5private9–121.6 mi100Compare →
Kipp Miami-liberty CityCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–101.8 mi1,234Compare →
Champagnat Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5private6–121.9 mi186Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#463 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

Hialeah Senior High School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hialeah Senior High School

Hialeah Senior High School is a public high school in Hialeah, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,721 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,303 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hialeah Senior High School

What grades does Hialeah Senior High School serve?

Hialeah Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hialeah Senior High School?

Hialeah Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,721 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hialeah Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hialeah Senior High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hialeah Senior High School rank in FL?

Hialeah Senior High School ranks #3,303 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Hialeah Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hialeah Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Hialeah Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hialeah Senior High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hialeah Senior High School a charter school?

No, Hialeah Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hialeah Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Hialeah Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hialeah Senior High School?

62.9% of students at Hialeah Senior 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
1,721
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.9%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 33013)
29,100
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
48.4
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 33013; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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