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#958 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 25% in state

New World School of the Arts

High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL

A Miami-dade high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

25 NE 2ND ST, Miami, FL 33132

  • Math 47% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 92% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency92% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg+39.4 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
College Readiness8.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation42.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at New World School of the Arts score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency47%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency92%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
83%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
91%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
91%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
85%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
85%
2024
ELA
92%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 87% (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

27.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where New World School of the Arts 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 99Walker's Paradise
  • Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
  • Bike 84Very 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

$109,505

Median home value

$545,100

Median rent

$2,534/mo

College educated

60.9%

Homeownership

27.8%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33132; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
42.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·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
School for Advanced Studies-wolfsonEnrollment path unverified6.811–120.0 mi137Compare →
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.29–120.3 mi299Compare →
Mater Academy East PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–120.7 mi20Compare →
Worlded International SchoolPrivate · tuition3.1private6–120.8 mi485Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#180 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

New World School of the Arts is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About New World School of the Arts

New World School of the Arts is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 465 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #958 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about New World School of the Arts

What grades does New World School of the Arts serve?

New World School of the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend New World School of the Arts?

New World School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New World School of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at New World School of the Arts is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New World School of the Arts rank in FL?

New World School of the Arts ranks #958 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is New World School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

New World School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 New World School of the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New World School of the Arts has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is New World School of the Arts a charter school?

No, New World School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is New World School of the Arts a Title I school?

No, New World School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New World School of the Arts?

27.5% of students at New World School of the Arts 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
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 33132)
18,244
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
34.5
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 33132; 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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