Below Average
#3304 of 3,778 schools in FL
Miami Carol City Senior High
High School · MIAMI-DADE
3301 MIAMI GARDENS DR, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Enrollment
807
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
4.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
807
Student-Teacher
16.8:1
Score
4.2
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,304 of 3,778
In Miami Gardens
#19 of 21
public schools
In district
#464 of 497
MIAMI-DADE
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About Miami Carol City Senior High
Miami Carol City Senior High is a public high school in Miami Gardens, FL, part of MIAMI-DADE. Miami Carol City Senior High serves approximately 807 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Miami Carol City Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,304 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Miami Carol City Senior High show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 5.9
- FL avg 5.7
What Parents Should Know
65% of students at Miami Carol City Senior High were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Miami Carol City Senior High — Students at Miami Carol City Senior High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
72.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.7/10.
How Miami Carol City Senior High Compares
See how Miami Carol City Senior High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3301 MIAMI GARDENS DR, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Miami Carol City Senior High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. NORTH GARDENS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 4.1/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, ACCELERATION ACADEMIES-CENTRAL MIAMI (rated 2.7/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Miami), a more accessible option. For more schools in Miami Gardens, see our Miami Gardens schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33056 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,255
Median Home Value
$332,400
Median Rent
$1,659/mo
Population
37,318
College Educated
17.9%
Homeownership
64.5%
Avg Commute
31.7 min
Poverty Rate
12.8%
Median Age
38.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Miami Carol City Senior High
What grades does Miami Carol City Senior High serve?
Miami Carol City Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Miami Carol City Senior High?
Miami Carol City Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Carol City Senior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Carol City Senior High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miami Carol City Senior High rank in FL?
Miami Carol City Senior High ranks #3,304 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Miami Carol City Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Miami Carol City Senior High 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 Miami Carol City Senior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Carol City Senior High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miami Carol City Senior High a charter school?
No, Miami Carol City Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miami Carol City Senior High a Title I school?
No, Miami Carol City Senior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miami Carol City Senior High?
72.6% of students at Miami Carol City 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 807
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 72.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.3%
- Phone
- (305) 621-5681
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
Resources & Links
District
MIAMI-DADE- District Enrollment
- 335,500
- Schools in District
- 536
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,066
- District Rank
- #464 of 497
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