Summary:
Miami Senior High School is a public high school in Miami, Florida, serving 2,905 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 67 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.
Miami Senior High School has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with 95.08% of students identifying as Hispanic. The school has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.6% to 96.5% over the past five years, which is higher than the state and district averages. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 28.1% in 2018-2019 to 38.3% in 2022-2023, a concerning trend that can negatively impact student achievement. Miami Senior High School's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (42%), Geometry (34%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (49%) all below the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.12% to 89.55% over the past three years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
When comparing Miami Senior High School to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Mater Academy East Preparatory and Charter High School of the Americas, both public charter schools, have higher test scores and graduation rates than Miami Senior High School. In contrast, Booker T. Washington Senior High, a public high school, has significantly lower test scores and a lower graduation rate compared to Miami Senior High School. Additionally, Young Women's Preparatory Academy, a public high school, stands out with exceptional test scores, a 100% graduation rate, and low chronic absenteeism, outperforming Miami Senior High School across multiple metrics.
Detail:
Public 9-12
District:
Miami-Dade
SchoolDigger Rank:
371st of 792 Florida High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,420
Feeder schools for Miami Senior High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 24.2
Number of students: 2,905
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
95.1%
African American:
2.9%
White:
1.6%
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Two or more races:
0.2%
Asian:
0.1%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.1%
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