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#1992 of 3,778 schools in FL
Miami Senior High School
High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2450 SW 1ST ST, Miami, FL 33135
- Math 21% proficient (2021)
- Reading 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Miami Senior High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 49% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Miami Senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 54Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$37,757
Median home value
$396,700
Median rent
$1,315/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
21.2%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33135; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpe Diem Academia Little HavanaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–11 | 0.4 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| International Studies Charter High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 0.4 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| La Progresiva SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 703 | Compare → |
| Green Springs High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 551 | 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.
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
- #325 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
Miami Senior High School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miami Senior High School
Miami Senior High School is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 3,018 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,992 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miami Senior High School
What grades does Miami Senior High School serve?
Miami Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Miami Senior High School?
Miami Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,018 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miami Senior High School is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miami Senior High School rank in FL?
Miami Senior High School ranks #1,992 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Miami Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miami Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Senior High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Miami Senior High School a charter school?
No, Miami Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miami Senior High School a Title I school?
No, Miami Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miami Senior High School?
62.0% of students at Miami 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
- 3,018
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 122
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (305) 649-9800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33135)
- 35,053
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 33135; 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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