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New World School Of The Arts

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

51^st

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of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 94% of Florida high schools

Summary

New World School Of The Arts in Miami, FL, is a public magnet high school serving 451 students in grades 9 through 12, located in the downtown area of the Miami-Dade district. This specialized arts school stands out as a top performer, ranking 51st out of 838 high schools in Florida (top 6%) for the 2025-2026 school year, with a perfect 100% graduation rate for five consecutive years—far exceeding the district average of 93.1% and state average of 92.2%.

Academically, NWSA achieves exceptional proficiency rates that are dramatically higher than nearby schools. In English Language Arts, 93% of 10th graders and 92% of 9th graders are proficient, roughly 30 percentage points above the district average (63%) and significantly higher than Mater Brickell Academy (77% and 78%). Science and history scores are near-universal, with 96% proficiency in Biology 1 and US History, compared to 62-78% at schools like Booker T. Washington Senior High and Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School. Math scores, while still above state averages, are less dominant (65% in Algebra 1, 73% in Geometry) and are surpassed by Mater Brickell Academy (84% and 86%). Chronic absenteeism is remarkably low at 11.2%, less than half the district average (28.2%) and a fraction of the state average (31.4%), contrasting sharply with Booker T. Washington (58.3%) and Mater Lakes (45.6%).

Interestingly, NWSA shares its address with School For Advanced Studies-Wolfson, a small, highly selective program for 11th and 12th graders that also boasts a 100% graduation rate and near-zero chronic absenteeism (4.4%). This co-location creates a unique academic hub where arts-focused and academically accelerated models of excellence operate side-by-side. NWSA’s per-student spending ($15,520) is in line with nearby schools like Booker T. Washington ($15,174) and Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School ($15,428), yet its outcomes are vastly superior, suggesting that success stems from its specialized, high-expectation environment rather than higher funding. The school’s consistent top-tier performance over the past decade makes it one of the most reliably high-performing schools in Florida.

451

Students ?

15.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,520

Per pupil spending ?

22.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

25 NE 2nd St
Miami, FL 33132

(305) 237-3135

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

59.6%

African American:

19.1%

White:

18.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 84th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (89% vs 64% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Florida high schools

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school89%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

51^st of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 10 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^th 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	82.8	51 of 838	93.9%	★★★★★
2025	82.9	56 of 844	93.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.5	34 of 807	95.8%	★★★★★
2023	81.5	64 of 792	91.9%	★★★★★
2022	85.2	47 of 774	93.9%	★★★★★
2021	74.9	88 of 746	88.2%	★★★★☆
2019	83.7	41 of 734	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	82.7	48 of 716	93.3%	★★★★★
2017	81.2	52 of 714	92.7%	★★★★★
2016	70.8	112 of 693	83.8%	★★★★☆
2014	90.6	28 of 687	95.9%	★★★★★
2013	90.6	23 of 648	96.5%	★★★★★
2012	86.3	26 of 606	95.7%	★★★★★
2011	92.1	33 of 622	94.7%	★★★★★
2010	95.3	18 of 620	97.1%	★★★★★
2009	90.5	36 of 587	93.9%	★★★★★
2008	92.3	28 of 577	95.1%	★★★★★
2007	95.0	18 of 563	96.8%	★★★★★
2006	93.2	24 of 477	95.0%	★★★★★
2005	96.1	15 of 487	96.9%	★★★★★
2004	97.7	9 of 484	98.1%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 196%+22 vs state

US History96%+22 vs state

English Language Arts92%+32 vs state

Geometry73%+17 vs state

Algebra 165%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a student on FaceBook
Wednesday, July 21, 2010

As an alumnus of New World, I can tell you wholeheartedly that going to NWSA was the best decision I have ever made. The way the curriculum is built, it challenges students to work hard academically as well as artistically. Even with the expectations set as high as they are, students are trained to exceed them and create expectations of themselves. Even if you feel you might not pursue the arts later on in life, New World is still academically strong and can/will train to get you into almost any school you desire to become a part of.
The teachers here are like no others. This summer alone I have visited several former instructors of mine. This shows the connection the teachers have with their students. They care and want the best for each and every one of the young artists and will try their best to help you.
Like many know, NWSA is a unique place that allows you to grow up and mature into your own person. There aren't any cliques or social hierarchies. Everyone is accepted for who they are and grow into young adults, prepared for their next step in life. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Saturday, August 8, 2009

New World School Of The Arts is not a regular Senior High School, The fact that the people that attend the high school have shown the highest level of talent all though out the county, and that going to New World follows by responsibilities and high expectations, considering that its located in Downtown Miami, and also in a College Campus of Miami Dade College, New World is a Big Family (Though it only has approximate 400 Students), we learn from each other, we learn about other arts, and New World wouldn't be New World without they're so talented students, now about my personal experience with New World, I Lived In Venezuela, I studied music in a national music conservatory, and my Godmother, she lives in Miami, told me about New World, and my mom and I decided to move to United States so I can progress in my music career, I'm a piano player, but there was no piano auditions that year, so I learned how to sing opera and I made my auditions, it seemed impossible, but I guess that word is unknown by me right now. New World offers you the chance to get a scholarship in ANY college through out the Country, I know because I've seen people going to Juiliard, Boston Conservatory, Berkley, Harvard, Princeton, etc...
To Finish this up, New World is a chance to be with people like you or like your children, if you really want to do something, nothing is impossible remember that. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (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 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
New World School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	25 NE 2nd St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 237-3135	451	29	15.5	22.4%	82 (18.2%)	86 (19.1%)	269 (59.6%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	82.8	51^st of 838 public high schools	93.9%		82.9	56^th of 844 public high schools	93.4%	5	92.0	93.0	65.0	73.0	96.0	96.0	$15,520	$711	$14,808
School For Advanced Studies-Wolfson	Public	11-12	25 NE 2nd St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-7270	135	3	45.0	17.0%	34 (25.2%)	9 (6.7%)	84 (62.2%)	7 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)							$9,936	$218	$9,717
Miami Technical At Mater Innovation Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	25 NE 2nd St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 969-6501	37	3	12.3	73.0%	5 (13.5%)	4 (10.8%)	28 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77	90^th of 838 public high schools	89.3%		51.7	314^th of 844 public high schools	62.8%	224	92.0	91.0		89.0	75.0	75.0	$71,087	$2,284	$68,803
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 NW 2nd Ave	Miami	33128	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 371-0400	281	19	14.7	58.7%	10 (3.6%)	95 (33.8%)	173 (61.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.2	354^th of 838 public high schools	57.8%		59.6	223^rd of 844 public high schools	73.6%	131	56.0	72.0	22.0	44.0	75.0	78.0	$15,428	$1,585	$13,842
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8851 NW 170th St	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 512-3991	288	3	96.0	66.3%	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	277 (96.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.9	244^th of 838 public high schools	70.9%		43.6	416^th of 844 public high schools	50.7%	172	76.0	75.0	42.0	56.0	75.0	76.0	$7,434	$264	$7,170
Booker T. Washington Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 NW 6th Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 324-8900	944	54	17.4	56.1%	9 (1.0%)	284 (30.1%)	651 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.5	559^th of 838 public high schools	33.3%		29.3	589^th of 844 public high schools	30.2%	30	33.0	37.0	51.0	44.0	62.0	78.0	$15,174	$2,011	$13,164
Graduation Alliance13	Public, Virtual	9-12	1500 Biscayne Blvd	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	Yes	(n/a)	(305) 624-9613	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Charter High School Of The Americas	Public, Charter	9-12	988 Flagler St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 325-1001	179	7	25.5	36.3%	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	177 (98.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53.5	294^th of 838 public high schools	64.9%		56	253^rd of 844 public high schools	70.0%	41	62.0	54.0	71.0	79.0	61.0	70.0	$12,011	$62	$11,949
International Studies Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	6-12	230 SW 17th Rd	Miami	33129	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	Yes	No	(786) 673-0556	24	0			5 (20.8%)	1 (4.2%)	18 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)							$9,214	$130	$9,084
Mater Brickell Academy High	Public, Charter	9-12	230 SW 17th Rd	Miami	33129	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 828-1886	487	18	27.0	65.9%	55 (11.3%)	6 (1.2%)	418 (85.8%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	71.7	127^th of 838 public high schools	84.8%		70	145^th of 844 public high schools	82.8%	18	78.0	77.0	84.0	86.0	68.0	78.0	$13,528	$560	$12,968

Frequently Asked Questions about New World School Of The Arts

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Yes. New World School Of The Arts ranks in the top 6.1% of Florida high schools.

What district is New World School Of The Arts in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend New World School Of The Arts?

In the 2024-25 school year, 451 students attended New World School Of The Arts.

What is the racial makeup of New World School Of The Arts?

Students at New World School Of The Arts are 60% Hispanic, 19% African American, 18% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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