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#1346 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Western General Education

High School · Miami, FL

A private high school in Miami, FL serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

1251 NW 54TH ST, Miami, FL 33142

  • 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.9 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C2.8 / 10
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Diversity Index5%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.7 / 10
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Enrollment39
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Western General Education 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 75Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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

$37,900

Median home value

$298,000

Median rent

$1,289/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

25.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33142; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black97.4%
Hispanic2.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Edc Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition3.9privateK–120.3 mi94Compare →
Amc AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–110.5 mi23Compare →
Community Development Inc. Dba Mcdonalds PlayworldPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–120.6 mi70Compare →
Miami Edison Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–120.9 mi631Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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.

Western General Education is listed in Miami, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Western General Education

Western General Education is a private high school in Miami, FL, serving approximately 39 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,346 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Western General Education

What grades does Western General Education serve?

Western General Education serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Western General Education?

Western General Education has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Western General Education?

The student-teacher ratio at Western General Education is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Western General Education rank in FL?

Western General Education ranks #1,346 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Western General Education's MySchoolScout rating?

Western General Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Western General Education a private school?

Yes, Western General Education is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Western General Education a religious school?

Western General Education has a Other Religious religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
39
Gender Split
77% M / 23% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Other Religious
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Miami-Dade County
Area population (ZIP 33142)
56,437
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
40.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 33142; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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