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#1504 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 40% in state
John A. Ferguson Senior High
High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
15900 SW 56TH ST, Miami, FL 33185
- Math 36% proficient (2021)
- Reading 70% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John A. Ferguson Senior High score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 70% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 63% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
44%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John A. Ferguson Senior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| G. Holmes Braddock Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 8–12 | 2.0 mi | 2,296 | Compare → |
| Hollywood Education Literacy Project MiamiPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 67 | Compare → |
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.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #259 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
John A. Ferguson Senior High is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John A. Ferguson Senior High
John A. Ferguson Senior High is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 4,389 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,504 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about John A. Ferguson Senior High
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (2)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John A. Ferguson Senior High
What grades does John A. Ferguson Senior High serve?
John A. Ferguson Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend John A. Ferguson Senior High?
John A. Ferguson Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 4,389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John A. Ferguson Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at John A. Ferguson Senior High is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John A. Ferguson Senior High rank in FL?
John A. Ferguson Senior High ranks #1,504 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is John A. Ferguson Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
John A. Ferguson Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 John A. Ferguson Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John A. Ferguson Senior High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John A. Ferguson Senior High a charter school?
No, John A. Ferguson Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John A. Ferguson Senior High a Title I school?
No, John A. Ferguson Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John A. Ferguson Senior High?
44.0% of students at John A. Ferguson Senior High 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
- 4,389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (305) 408-2700
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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