Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Homestead Senior High School

Q: Is Homestead Senior High School a good school?

Homestead Senior High School ranks 584 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

584^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 30% of Florida high schools

Summary

Homestead Senior High School is a large, traditional public high school in Homestead, FL, serving 2,323 students in grades 9-12 within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, where over two-thirds of students come from low-income households.

The most striking feature of Homestead Senior High is its exceptional graduation rate of 98.6%, which rivals top-performing magnet schools like Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom (98.7%) and Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School (100%). However, this success in graduating students is not matched by academic proficiency, as test scores in Algebra 1 (33%) and 9th-grade ELA (39%) are roughly half the district average and significantly below those same high-performing schools. The school also faces a severe chronic absenteeism rate of 47%, nearly double the district average, which is a major contributor to the low test scores. Additionally, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.1:1 and being the largest school in the area, the learning environment can feel less personalized compared to smaller nearby schools like Keys Gate Charter High School (763 students).

Despite these challenges, the data reveals a story of consistent improvement. The school's state ranking has climbed from the 19th percentile to the 30th percentile over the past decade, and test scores are trending upward—Algebra 1 proficiency rose from 25% to 33% in recent years. This positive trajectory, combined with the already high graduation rate, suggests that recent initiatives are having a tangible impact. Interestingly, the school's per-student spending of $12,106 is higher than many nearby charter schools and comparable to elite magnets, indicating that the challenges are more tied to socioeconomic factors and the scale of the school than to a lack of funding.

2,323

Students ?

22.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,106

Per pupil spending ?

67.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2351 SE 12th Ave
Homestead, FL 33035

(305) 245-7000

District: Miami-Dade

Feeder schools for Homestead Senior High School:

Elementary:	Campbell Drive K-8 Center
	Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
	Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School
	Florida City Elementary School
	More...
	Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
	Goulds Elementary School
	Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center
	Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
	Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy
Middle:	Homestead Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

55.7%

African American:

40.9%

White:

2.4%

See top rated Florida high schools

Compare Homestead Senior High School to nearby high schools!

At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 38th percentile in 2023 → 30th in 2026

Strengths

✓99% graduate in 4 years — above the Florida average (92%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (49% vs 64% meeting standards)

!High chronic absenteeism (51% vs 29% Florida)

!Ranking has slipped from its 38th-percentile peak (2023) to 30th (2026)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

584^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 19% (2016) to bottom 30% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

84^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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	30.0	584 of 838	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	28.6	597 of 844	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.3	536 of 807	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.2	490 of 792	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.6	547 of 774	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	15.9	590 of 746	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	18.9	565 of 734	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.8	571 of 716	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	15.6	559 of 714	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	15.6	563 of 693	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	28.4	495 of 687	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	24.5	499 of 648	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	10.0	525 of 606	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	24.5	484 of 622	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	24.5	477 of 620	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	23.1	460 of 587	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	16.8	461 of 577	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	14.5	469 of 563	16.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	18.1	402 of 477	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	14.0	421 of 487	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	21.0	407 of 484	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 165%-9 vs state

US History61%-13 vs state

English Language Arts45%-15 vs state

Geometry43%-13 vs state

Algebra 133%-30 vs state

4.0

1 rating · 1 written review

5★0

4★1

3★0

2★0

1★0

Rate Homestead Senior High School

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, March 28, 2011

I'm the mother of three teenagers that attended Homestead Sr. High and their experience have been very good. Teachers are dedicated especially ROTC at Homestead is excellent. My son attended pilot new electrical coarse offered by FIU. I moved a way for one year and return to Homestead my youngest daughter will definitely graduate from Homestead Sr. High. My son, graduated from Homestead Sr. High and he is presently enrolled in Miami Dade Community College and doing very well. Bronco's #1 Close Quote

Schools Near Homestead Senior High School

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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)	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 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Homestead Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2351 SE 12th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 245-7000	2,323	105	22.1	67.7%	56 (2.4%)	949 (40.9%)	1,295 (55.7%)	5 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	15 (0.6%)	30	584^th of 838 public high schools	30.3%		28.6	597^th of 844 public high schools	29.3%	13		39.0	51.0			33.0	43.0	65.0	61.0	$12,106	$1,470	$10,636
Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)	Public, Charter	9-12	103 East Lucy St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-3330	48	3	16.0	56.3%	0 (0.0%)	6 (12.5%)	42 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71.4	132^nd of 838 public high schools	84.2%		78.5	85^th of 844 public high schools	89.9%	47		75.0	64.0				90.0	75.0		$9,634	$604	$9,031
Keys Gate Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2325 SE 28th Ave	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 272-9600	763	32	23.8	47.2%	35 (4.6%)	103 (13.5%)	609 (79.8%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	46.1	396^th of 838 public high schools	52.7%		39.2	473^rd of 844 public high schools	44.0%	77		58.0	60.0			39.0	49.0	74.0	73.0	$11,172	$89	$11,082
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)	Public, Charter	9-12	305 NE 2nd Rd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 258-7497	497	25	19.8	82.7%	31 (6.2%)	39 (7.8%)	419 (84.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	39.8	476^th of 838 public high schools	43.2%		37.6	493^rd of 844 public high schools	41.6%	17		54.0	53.0			51.0	52.0	55.0	71.0	$10,035	$447	$9,587
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2251 E Mowry Dr	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-1969	464	26	17.8	50.6%	13 (2.8%)	34 (7.3%)	415 (89.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.6	334^th of 838 public high schools	60.1%		50.9	323^rd of 844 public high schools	61.7%	11		59.0	68.0			58.0	54.0	72.0	69.0	$11,174	$942	$10,231
Chambers High School	Public, Charter	6-12	698 N Homestead Blvd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 909-6307	243	5	48.6	4.5%	12 (4.9%)	73 (30.0%)	153 (63.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	4.5	744^th of 838 public high schools	11.2%		2.6	789^th of 844 public high schools	6.5%	45	18.0	21.0	20.0	9.0	0.0	0.0			9.0	$17,691	$00	$17,691
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead	Public, Charter	9-12	3000 SE 9th St	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 509-6901	376	11	34.1	81.4%	19 (5.1%)	34 (9.0%)	319 (84.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	38.8	486^th of 838 public high schools	42.0%		38.4	481^st of 844 public high schools	43.0%	5		69.0	55.0			40.0	19.0	52.0	67.0	$8,099	$320	$7,779
School For Advanced Studies Homestead	Public	11-12	500 College Ter	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-5062	130	3	43.3	31.5%	10 (7.7%)	18 (13.8%)	94 (72.3%)	6 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)								(n/a)										$8,213	$369	$7,844
Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School	Public, Magnet	9-12	900 NE 23rd Ave	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 248-7911	392	18	21.7	46.9%	19 (4.8%)	28 (7.1%)	335 (85.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	83.6	50^th of 838 public high schools	94.0%		81.3	65^th of 844 public high schools	92.3%	15		92.0	93.0			57.0	80.0	96.0	93.0	$11,924	$947	$10,978
Miami Community Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	18720 SW 352nd St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-8003	265	17	15.5	77.7%	2 (0.8%)	18 (6.8%)	244 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.1	644^th of 838 public high schools	23.2%		35.8	514^th of 844 public high schools	39.1%	130		36.0	31.0			32.0	45.0	65.0	60.0	$10,672	$2,401	$8,271

Frequently Asked Questions about Homestead Senior High School

Is Homestead Senior High School a good school?

Homestead Senior High School ranks 584^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Homestead Senior High School in?

Miami-Dade

What schools feed into Homestead Senior High School?

Homestead Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Campbell Drive K-8 Center
Elementary : Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
Elementary : Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School
Elementary : Florida City Elementary School
Elementary : Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center
Elementary : Goulds Elementary School
Elementary : Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center
Elementary : Laura C. Saunders Elementary School
Elementary : Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy
Middle : Homestead Middle School

How many students attend Homestead Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,323 students attended Homestead Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Homestead Senior High School?

Students at Homestead Senior High School are 56% Hispanic, 41% African American, 2% White.

Rate Homestead Senior High School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

FLFlorida High School Rankings

FLFlorida District Rankings

Schools in Homestead, FL

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Homestead Senior High School!

Latest Florida data All new data »

2024–25 attendance dataNewAug 18, 2026

2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

2024–25 school spending dataMar 20, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 13, 2026

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.