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William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

Q: Is William H. Turner Technical Arts High School a good school?

William H. Turner Technical Arts High School ranks 218 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

218^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 74% of Florida high schools

Summary

William H. Turner Technical Arts High School is a large, comprehensive high school in Miami, FL, serving 1,290 students in grades 9-12 within the Miami-Dade district, and it has achieved a remarkable turnaround from a 2-star rating to a consistent 4-star rating, now ranking in the top quarter of Florida high schools.

This school stands out dramatically from its closest neighbors. In English Language Arts, Turner Tech's 9th graders scored 76% proficient, which is 35 percentage points higher than Miami Central Senior High School (41%) and 31 points higher than Miami Northwestern Senior High (45%). Its Algebra 1 proficiency of 65% also far exceeds those same schools by 31 and 22 points, respectively. The school's graduation rate is an exceptional 97.2%, well above the district and state averages, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 27.2% is less than half that of nearby schools like Miami Central (65.6%) and Miami Northwestern (55.9%). This combination of high academic performance, strong graduation rates, and engaged students makes Turner Tech a clear success story in a community where many other educational options are struggling.

The school's "Technical Arts" focus appears to be a key driver of its success, providing students with clear, career-oriented pathways that boost motivation and relevance. Notably, Turner Tech achieves these results with a modest spending of $10,877 per student, far less than some nearby schools that spend over five times as much but have much lower graduation rates. This suggests that the school's effective program and culture, rather than financial resources alone, are responsible for its strong outcomes. While a significant swing in Algebra 1 scores from one year to the next warrants a closer look, the overall trajectory is one of consistent improvement, making Turner Tech a powerful model for how career and technical education can engage students and drive positive results in an urban high school.

1,290

Students ?

22.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,877

Per pupil spending ?

58.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10151 NW 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147

(305) 691-8324

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

African American:

85.7%

Hispanic:

13.3%

White:

0.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 15 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

218^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 26%▲ up 15 pts since 2016

From top 41% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

41^st of 108High Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	60.5	218 of 838	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	58.5	229 of 844	72.9%	★★★★☆
2024	61.6	201 of 807	75.1%	★★★★☆
2023	55.3	239 of 792	69.8%	★★★★☆
2022	52.2	252 of 774	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.1	376 of 746	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.0	253 of 734	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.6	243 of 716	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	42.6	346 of 714	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2016	49.1	283 of 693	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.2	283 of 687	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.9	176 of 648	72.8%	★★★★☆
2012	49.5	243 of 606	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	58.9	276 of 622	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.9	237 of 620	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.0	231 of 587	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.0	265 of 577	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	56.8	246 of 563	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2006	47.7	263 of 477	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2005	55.5	231 of 487	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2004	58.6	209 of 484	56.8%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History88%+14 vs state

English Language Arts72%+12 vs state

Biology 167%-7 vs state

Algebra 165%~ state avg

Geometry48%-8 vs state

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by a student
Saturday, October 23, 2010

There are much better options than William H. Turner Tech. The number of available classes and activities are outranked by just about any other high school of your choice. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10151 NW 19th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 691-8324	1,290	57	22.6	58.1%	5 (0.4%)	1,106 (85.7%)	171 (13.3%)	5 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	60.5	218^th of 838 public high schools	74.0%		58.5	229^th of 844 public high schools	72.9%	11				76.0	68.0					65.0	48.0	67.0	88.0		$10,877	$1,216	$9,661
Cope Center North	Public	6-12	9950 NW 19th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 836-3300	28	10	2.8	71.4%	0 (0.0%)	19 (67.9%)	9 (32.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)													55.0
Miami Central Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1781 NW 95th St	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 696-4161	1,414	73	19.3	63.8%	19 (1.3%)	971 (68.7%)	422 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	28.5	606^th of 838 public high schools	27.7%		23.9	645^th of 844 public high schools	23.6%	39				41.0	37.0					34.0	25.0	62.0	79.0		$13,280	$1,677	$11,604
School For Advanced Studies North	Public	11-12	11380 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33167	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-1089	113	4	28.2	27.4%	16 (14.2%)	34 (30.1%)	60 (53.1%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)								(n/a)															$10,019	$732	$9,289
Stellar Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	7900 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 693-2273	312	12	26.0	11.5%	1 (0.3%)	167 (53.5%)	142 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	2.1	799^th of 838 public high schools	4.7%		2.7	783^rd of 844 public high schools	7.2%	16				6.0	11.0					12.0	2.0	8.0	27.0		$10,096	$255	$9,841
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores	Public, Charter	6-12	11301 NW 5th Ave	Miami Shores	33168	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 754-2381	567	27	21.0	24.2%	31 (5.5%)	379 (66.8%)	150 (26.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.7%)	67.3	164^th of 838 public high schools	80.4%		65.1	182^nd of 844 public high schools	78.4%	18	62.0	76.0	74.0	76.0	73.0	37.0	63.0	55.0	54.0	68.0	65.0	83.0	83.0	90.0	$11,763	$468	$11,295
The Seed School Of Miami	Public, Charter	6-12	1901 NW 127th St	Miami	33167	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(855) 818-7333	232	23	10.0	73.7%	8 (3.4%)	183 (78.9%)	39 (16.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	16.7	683^rd of 838 public high schools	18.5%		19.4	669^th of 844 public high schools	20.7%	14	46.0	30.0	19.0	23.0	38.0	14.0	42.0	15.0	6.0	20.0	40.0	83.0	44.0	22.0	$60,617	$530	$60,086
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.	Public	9-12	8950 NW 2nd Ave	El Portal	33150	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 756-2100	77	8	9.6	74.0%	0 (0.0%)	18 (23.4%)	59 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.1	654^th of 838 public high schools	22.0%		54.4	275^th of 844 public high schools	67.4%	379				33.0	33.0					20.0	27.0	42.0	82.0		$26,513	$1,812	$24,701
Secondary Student Success Center-804	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 694-4444	24	0		66.7%	0 (0.0%)	12 (50.0%)	11 (45.8%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
D.A. Dorsey Technical College	Public	9-12	7100 NW 17th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 693-2490	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

Is William H. Turner Technical Arts High School a good school?

William H. Turner Technical Arts High School ranks 218^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,290 students attended William H. Turner Technical Arts High School.

What district is William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?

Students at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School are 86% African American, 13% Hispanic.

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