Below Average

#1361 of 1,462 private schools in FL

St Brendan Catholic High School

High School

2950 SW 87TH AVE, Miami, FL 33165

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

1,224

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

4.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Enrollment

1,224

Student-Teacher

15.3:1

Score

4.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Florida private schools

#1,361 of 1,462

In Miami

#117 of 141

public schools

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About St Brendan Catholic High School

St Brendan Catholic High School is a private high school in Miami, FL. St Brendan Catholic High School serves approximately 1,224 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Brendan Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,361 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

How it compares1.3 pts below FL schools

4.4

This school 4.4 · Below Average
FL avg 5.7

What Parents Should Know

St Brendan Catholic High School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

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How St Brendan Catholic High School compares to 91 public schools serving similar grades in Miami, FL

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.3:1

This School

42.7:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

1,224

This School

734

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

4.4

This School

5.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 95.5% vs 0%

White 1.6% vs 0%

Black 1% vs 0%

Asian 0.6% vs 0%

St Brendan Catholic High School Miami Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Brendan Catholic High School (this school)	—	1,224	15.3:1	4.4
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH	0.9 mi	2,191	23.3:1	4.4
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH	1.4 mi	2,523	22.9:1	4.9
BLUE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	1.7 mi	351	10:1	7.0
PINECREST NORTH PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL	2.2 mi	101	33.7:1	—
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	2.5 mi	1,576	20.5:1	4.4
NICKLAUS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL	2.6 mi	13	—:1	—
TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY	2.8 mi	1,360	18.4:1	7.7
RUTH OWENS KRUSE EDUCATION CENTER	3.8 mi	101	3.9:1	5.5
BRUCIE BALL EDUCATIONAL CENTER	3.8 mi	454	—:1	5.3
INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER SYSTEM WIDE	3.8 mi	81	—:1	5.2
TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE	4.0 mi	1,614	26:1	8.6
MIAMI YOUTH ACADEMY	4.1 mi	22	—:1	—
KENDALL GREENS HIGH SCHOOL	4.2 mi	525	87.5:1	2.2
ARCHIMEDEAN UPPER CONSERVATORY	4.6 mi	324	14.1:1	9.5
TURNER/GUILFORD/KNIGHT	4.9 mi	23	—:1	—
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	5.1 mi	870	18.9:1	4.4
MIAMI SUNSET SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	5.1 mi	1,065	20.5:1	4.8
SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES - SOUTH	5.3 mi	273	34.1:1	6.6
GREEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL	5.8 mi	551	55.1:1	4.7
MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	5.8 mi	2,672	25.7:1	6.1

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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention

C 3.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.7 / 10

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School Day Length 8 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,440

Diversity & Inclusion

C 3.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 9%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C 2.7 / 10

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Enrollment 1,224

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Hispanic 95.5%

White 1.6%

Two or More 1.3%

Black 1.0%

Asian 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2950 SW 87TH AVE, Miami, FL 33165

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Brendan Catholic High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.3/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH (rated 4.9/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH (rated 4.4/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
ST BRENDAN ELEMENTARY Miami	0.1 mi	672	6.6
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL Miami	0.1 mi	1,731	5.3
BANYAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	0.2 mi	344	7.4
CHILDREN'S PLACE LEARNING CENTER Miami	0.5 mi	13	—
ROCKWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	0.6 mi	360	7.6
ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Miami	0.7 mi	943	7.2
CORAL PARK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Miami	0.9 mi	116	6.7
MIAMI CORAL PARK SENIOR HIGH Miami	0.9 mi	2,191	4.4
EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	0.8 mi	283	9.1
EVERGLADES K-8 CENTER Miami	1.0 mi	986	6.7
KING'S CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Miami	1.0 mi	123	7.4
OLYMPIA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.2 mi	322	8.4
WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL Miami	1.2 mi	651	5.2
SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH Miami	1.4 mi	2,523	4.9
WESTCHESTER ACADEMY AND LEARNING CENTER Miami	1.3 mi	8	—
CORAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.4 mi	890	6.5
CARRIE BRAZER CENTER FOR AUTISM Miami	1.5 mi	30	5.0
BLUE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.7 mi	351	7.0
APPLE LEARNING CENTER Miami	1.7 mi	30	4.8
FLAGAMI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami	1.7 mi	367	8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 33165 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$84,086

Median Home Value

$476,100

Median Rent

$1,796/mo

Population

50,471

College Educated

28.4%

Homeownership

73.3%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

Median Age

49.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL, INC. Miami, FL	1,377	4.4
MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Miami, FL	870	4.4
NORTH MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH North Miami Beach, FL	1,076	4.4
PORT CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL Port Charlotte, FL	1,659	4.4
SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Miami, FL	1,576	4.4
AMOS P. GODBY HIGH SCHOOL Tallahassee, FL	1,396	4.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Brendan Catholic High School

What grades does St Brendan Catholic High School serve?

St Brendan Catholic High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend St Brendan Catholic High School?

St Brendan Catholic High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Brendan Catholic High School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Brendan Catholic High School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Brendan Catholic High School rank in FL?

St Brendan Catholic High School ranks #1,361 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is St Brendan Catholic High School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Brendan Catholic High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Brendan Catholic High School a private school?

Yes, St Brendan Catholic High School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Brendan Catholic High School a religious school?

St Brendan Catholic High School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 77 Very Walkable
Transit Score: 38 Some Transit
Bike Score: 51 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: 9th – 12th
Enrollment: 1,224
Gender Split: 26% M / 74% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 80
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 8 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Miami-Dade County
Phone: (305) 223-5181

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