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Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks 235 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 9-12

235^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 72% of Florida high schools

Summary

Miami Palmetto Senior High School is a large, well-established public high school in Miami, FL, serving 2,618 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Miami-Dade district, and it offers a reliable, comprehensive education with strong graduation rates and consistent academic performance.

This school stands out as a solid middle-ground option in the area. While it doesn't match the elite test scores of nearby magnet programs like Coral Reef Senior High School or International Studies Preparatory Academy, it significantly outperforms its traditional neighborhood rival, Miami Killian Senior High School. For example, Palmetto's 9th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate is 75%, compared to Killian's 51%. The school also excels in U.S. History, with 84% of students proficient, well above state and district averages. However, Algebra 1 remains a persistent weakness, with only 46% proficiency versus the district's 69%. A key challenge is chronic absenteeism, which affects 32.4% of students—much higher than Coral Reef's 11.9%—even though the graduation rate is an impressive 96.7%.

Financially, Palmetto is notably efficient, spending just $9,766 per student, the lowest among its nearby peers except for Coral Reef. This is a stark contrast to Miami Killian, which spends $17,503 per student for lower academic results. For parents, Palmetto represents a strong, inclusive option that provides a traditional high school experience without the selectivity of magnet schools. Its stable performance over the past decade, combined with its size and diverse programs, makes it a dependable choice, though addressing absenteeism and math scores could help it reach the next level of excellence.

2,618

Students ?

25.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,766

Per pupil spending ?

28%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7431 SW 120th St
Miami, FL 33156

(305) 235-1360

District: Miami-Dade

Feeder schools for Miami Palmetto Senior High School:

Elementary:	Coral Reef Elementary School
	Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts
	Howard Drive Elementary School
	Palmetto Elementary School
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	Pinecrest Elementary School
	Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
Middle:	Palmetto Middle School
	Southwood Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

62.9%

White:

22.4%

African American:

11.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 77th percentile in 2023 → 72nd in 2026

Strengths

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

✓Above the Florida median (72nd percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 77th-percentile peak (2023) to 72nd (2026)

!Algebra 1 scores 17 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 25 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

235^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 28%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 35% (2016) to top 28% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd 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	59.3	235 of 838	72.0%	★★★★☆
2025	57.3	240 of 844	71.6%	★★★★☆
2024	60.7	207 of 807	74.3%	★★★★☆
2023	62.6	183 of 792	76.9%	★★★★☆
2022	58.8	200 of 774	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	59.3	184 of 746	75.3%	★★★★☆
2019	58.4	207 of 734	71.8%	★★★★☆
2018	56.9	216 of 716	69.8%	★★★★☆
2017	59.1	188 of 714	73.7%	★★★★☆
2016	53.5	245 of 693	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2014	65.2	183 of 687	73.4%	★★★★☆
2013	72.2	113 of 648	82.6%	★★★★☆
2012	67.9	107 of 606	82.3%	★★★★☆
2011	81.3	99 of 622	84.1%	★★★★☆
2010	79.5	111 of 620	82.1%	★★★★☆
2009	81.9	86 of 587	85.3%	★★★★☆
2008	79.7	103 of 577	82.1%	★★★★☆
2007	80.8	90 of 563	84.0%	★★★★☆
2006	87.0	44 of 477	90.8%	★★★★★
2005	84.3	60 of 487	87.7%	★★★★☆
2004	86.8	52 of 484	89.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History84%+10 vs state

English Language Arts71%+10 vs state

Biology 169%-5 vs state

Geometry61%+5 vs state

Algebra 146%-17 vs state

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Saturday, August 3, 2019

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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
Miami Palmetto Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7431 SW 120th St	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 235-1360	2,618	103	25.4	28.0%	587 (22.4%)	299 (11.4%)	1,647 (62.9%)	54 (2.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (1.1%)	59.3	235^th of 838 public high schools	72.0%		57.3	240^th of 844 public high schools	71.6%	5				75.0	66.0					46.0	61.0	69.0	84.0		$9,766	$671	$9,096
Miami Killian Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10655 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 271-3311	675	38	17.7	45.3%	37 (5.5%)	123 (18.2%)	506 (75.0%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	36.1	519^th of 838 public high schools	38.1%		44.5	405^th of 844 public high schools	52.0%	114				51.0	46.0					33.0	46.0	60.0	72.0		$17,503	$1,749	$15,754
Somerset Academy Key Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 481-0602	301	0		2.0%	61 (20.3%)	82 (27.2%)	154 (51.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	29.2	590^th of 838 public high schools	29.6%		22.5	650^th of 844 public high schools	23.0%	60				47.0	59.0					36.0	28.0	49.0	66.0		$9,266	$407	$8,860
International Studies Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(754) 321-0000	234	0	234.0	58.5%	66 (28.2%)	16 (6.8%)	148 (63.2%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	51	324^th of 838 public high schools	61.3%		51.2	319^th of 844 public high schools	62.2%	5				56.0	76.0					67.0	63.0	63.0	70.0		$8,479	$228	$8,250
Slam Boca	Public, Charter	6-12	6341 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 299-6969	979	49	19.9	28.9%	250 (25.5%)	64 (6.5%)	631 (64.5%)	6 (0.6%)	9 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	17 (1.7%)	46.4	393^rd of 838 public high schools	53.1%		43.2	418^th of 844 public high schools	50.5%	25	58.0	62.0	63.0	59.0	60.0	44.0	63.0	66.0	49.0	54.0	48.0	65.0	70.0	85.0	$9,620	$127	$9,493
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center	Public	6-12	10225 SW 147th Ter	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 233-1044	27	11	2.4	70.4%	1 (3.7%)	7 (25.9%)	18 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.7%)								(n/a)															$134,203	$7,378	$126,825
Coral Reef Senior High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	10101 SW 152nd St	Miami	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 232-2044	3,399	132	25.7	26.9%	318 (9.4%)	333 (9.8%)	2,606 (76.7%)	105 (3.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (1.0%)	82.4	54^th of 838 public high schools	93.6%		84.7	50^th of 844 public high schools	94.1%	4				88.0	87.0					85.0	75.0	88.0	94.0		$9,412	$575	$8,838
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	15020 SW 102nd Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(786) 573-5353	297	18	16.5	32.3%	24 (8.1%)	17 (5.7%)	248 (83.5%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	73.6	112^th of 838 public high schools	86.6%		75.3	111^th of 844 public high schools	86.8%	1				80.0	78.0					65.0	58.0	91.0	95.0		$14,819	$691	$14,129
Kendall Greens High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8610 SW 107 Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 619-8129	482	10	48.2	6.6%	18 (3.7%)	22 (4.6%)	438 (90.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3.2	774^th of 838 public high schools	7.6%		4.4	752^nd of 844 public high schools	10.9%	22				21.0	19.0					13.0	11.0	13.0	15.0		$10,827	$634	$10,193
School For Advanced Studies - South	Public	11-12	11011 SW 104th St # T-301	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-0510	290	8	36.2	18.3%	23 (7.9%)	8 (2.8%)	236 (81.4%)	20 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)															$10,183	$445	$9,737

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Palmetto Senior High School

What district is Miami Palmetto Senior High School in?

Miami-Dade

What schools feed into Miami Palmetto Senior High School?

Miami Palmetto Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coral Reef Elementary School
Elementary : Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts
Elementary : Howard Drive Elementary School
Elementary : Palmetto Elementary School
Elementary : Pinecrest Elementary School
Elementary : Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
Middle : Palmetto Middle School
Middle : Southwood Middle School

How many students attend Miami Palmetto Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 2,618 students attended Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

Is Miami Palmetto Senior High School a good school?

Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks 235^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Miami Palmetto Senior High School?

Students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School are 63% Hispanic, 22% White, 11% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

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