Southwest Miami Senior High

Summary:

Southwest Miami Senior High is a public high school in Miami, Florida, serving 2,415 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwest Miami Senior High has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 94.6% to 98.4% over the past five years, significantly higher than state and district averages. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 24.6%, which is higher than the state and district. Academically, the school's test scores in Algebra 1, Geometry, and English Language Arts tend to lag behind state and district averages, but it performs better in Biology 1 and US History. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.56% to 78.84% over the past three years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, but it is still lower than nearby high-performing schools like International Studies Preparatory Academy and Terra Environmental Research Institute.

The significant difference in performance between Southwest Miami Senior High and the nearby high-performing schools suggests that factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and resource allocation, may be contributing to the disparities in academic achievement. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students highlights the importance of addressing the unique challenges and needs of this population to ensure equitable educational opportunities. Overall, the analysis of Southwest Miami Senior High's data provides valuable insights that can inform targeted strategies and interventions to support the school's continuous improvement and better serve its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 8855 SW 50th Ter
       Miami, FL  33165


(305) 274-0181

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
314th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,408 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.6 Help
Number of students:  2,415

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.4%
White:
3.1%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwest Miami Senior High ranks better than 61.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 49th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.12. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Southwest Miami Senior High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.4%), White (3.1%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Miami Senior High is 23.6, which is the 60th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Southwest Miami Senior High employs 102 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Miami Senior High is $10,408, which is the 54th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southwest Miami Senior High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Miami Senior High 314th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Southwest Miami Senior High in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwest Miami Senior High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.36 266th 484 45.0%
2005 39.41 325th 487 33.3%
2006 47.63 265th 477 44.4%
2007 49.56 298th 563 47.1%
2008 49.53 313th 577 45.8%
2009 61.00 239th 587 59.3%
2010 62.53 240th 620 61.3%
2011 59.71 270th 622 56.6%
2012 45.88 279th 606 54.0%
2013 49.35 290th 648 55.2%
2014 50.74 322nd 687 53.1%
2016 44.68 330th 693 52.4%
2017 40.95 362nd 714 49.3%
2018 39.69 379th 716 47.1%
2019 37.23 416th 734 43.3%
2021 27.51 493rd 746 33.9%
2022 50.07 280th 774 63.8%
2023 48.82 303rd 792 61.7%
2024 49.12 314th 807 61.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Southwest Miami Senior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 603 11 41 1977 0 n/a n/a 0 2632
1989 525 13 34 2172 0 n/a n/a 0 2744
1990 467 12 28 2350 0 n/a n/a 0 2857
1991 417 20 29 2146 0 n/a n/a 0 2612
1992 399 13 34 1960 0 n/a n/a 0 2406
1993 404 12 39 2015 0 n/a n/a 0 2470
1994 386 16 47 1961 0 n/a n/a 0 2410
1995 417 18 36 2132 0 n/a n/a 0 2603
1996 417 18 36 2132 0 n/a n/a 0 2603
1997 447 28 35 2297 0 n/a n/a 0 2807
1998 480 32 32 2301 2 n/a n/a 0 2847
1999 507 101 26 2524 2 n/a n/a 0 3160
2000 481 103 25 2640 2 n/a n/a 0 3251
2001 455 148 24 2870 3 n/a n/a 0 3500
2002 386 85 31 3012 1 n/a n/a 0 3515
2003 386 85 31 3012 1 n/a n/a 0 3515
2004 348 59 26 2817 2 n/a n/a 0 3252
2005 325 67 24 2874 1 n/a n/a 0 3291
2006 297 73 29 2741 2 n/a n/a 0 3142
2007 265 63 22 2702 1 n/a n/a 15 3068
2008 254 70 25 2670 1 n/a n/a 18 3038
2009 217 58 26 2523 3 n/a n/a 18 2845
2010 219 40 23 2609 2 n/a n/a 0 2893
2011 202 38 23 2693 3 0 0 0 2959
2012 177 35 22 2787 2 0 1 0 3024
2013 178 32 15 2879 2 0 1 0 3107
2014 179 36 16 2912 4 1 3 0 3151
2015 164 40 13 2872 3 1 2 0 3095
2016 137 32 13 2784 3 1 0 0 2970
2017 121 29 13 2658 3 1 0 0 2825
2018 112 30 9 2464 1 0 3 0 2619
2019 100 28 8 2320 1 0 3 0 2460
2020 102 25 14 2276 0 0 3 0 2420
2021 90 22 11 2287 1 0 4 0 2415
2022 79 21 10 2183 0 0 4 0 2297
2023 76 20 11 2304 0 0 4 0 2415

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Miami Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2632 132.0 19.9 7.4
1989 2744 138.0 19.8 8.7
1990 2857 145.0 19.7 9.7
1991 2612 138.0 18.9 12.2
1992 2406 110.0 21.8 17
1993 2470 94.0 26.3 19.2
1994 2410 97.0 24.8 19.3
1995 2603 118.0 22.1 22.8
1996 2603 118.0 22.1 22.8
1997 2807 130.0 21.6 24.7
1998 2847 131.0 21.7 20.4
1999 3160 136.0 23.2 21.9
2000 3251 142.0 22.9 26.4
2001 3500 147.0 23.8 25.9
2002 3515 157.0 22.4 31.5
2003 3515 157.0 22.4 31.5
2004 3252 149.0 21.8 35.8
2005 3291 154.0 21.4 41.4
2006 3142 157.0 20.0 47
2007 3068 158.0 19.4 43.8
2008 3038 156.5 19.4 47.7
2009 2845 152.6 18.7 58.9
2010 2893 140.0 20.6 65.5
2011 2959 140.0 21.1 69.2
2012 3024 132.0 22.9 74
2013 3107 137.0 22.6 76.9
2014 3151 140.0 22.5 80.2
2015 3095 137.0 22.5 77.2
2016 2970 130.0 22.8 79.2
2017 2825 123.0 22.9 76.8
2018 2619 119.0 22.0 77.1
2019 2460 102.0 24.1 77.2
2020 2420 103.0 23.4 73.4
2021 2415 103.0 23.4 78.8
2022 2297 102.0 22.5 77.8
2023 2415 102.0 23.6 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Miami Senior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2632 132.0 19.9 7.4
1989 2744 138.0 19.8 8.7
1990 2857 145.0 19.7 9.7
1991 2612 138.0 18.9 12.2
1992 2406 110.0 21.8 17
1993 2470 94.0 26.3 19.2
1994 2410 97.0 24.8 19.3
1995 2603 118.0 22.1 22.8
1996 2603 118.0 22.1 22.8
1997 2807 130.0 21.6 24.7
1998 2847 131.0 21.7 20.4
1999 3160 136.0 23.2 21.9
2000 3251 142.0 22.9 26.4
2001 3500 147.0 23.8 25.9
2002 3515 157.0 22.4 31.5
2003 3515 157.0 22.4 31.5
2004 3252 149.0 21.8 35.8
2005 3291 154.0 21.4 41.4
2006 3142 157.0 20.0 47
2007 3068 158.0 19.4 43.8
2008 3038 156.5 19.4 47.7
2009 2845 152.6 18.7 58.9
2010 2893 140.0 20.6 65.5
2011 2959 140.0 21.1 69.2
2012 3024 132.0 22.9 74
2013 3107 137.0 22.6 76.9
2014 3151 140.0 22.5 80.2
2015 3095 137.0 22.5 77.2
2016 2970 130.0 22.8 79.2
2017 2825 123.0 22.9 76.8
2018 2619 119.0 22.0 77.1
2019 2460 102.0 24.1 77.2
2020 2420 103.0 23.4 73.4
2021 2415 103.0 23.4 78.8
2022 2297 102.0 22.5 77.8
2023 2415 102.0 23.6 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Miami Senior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $818 (10.8%) $6,744 (89.2%) $7,562
2019 $783 (10.0%) $7,031 (90.0%) $7,815
2020 $892 (10.3%) $7,732 (89.7%) $8,624
2021 $1,618 (16.8%) $8,014 (83.2%) $9,632
2022 $1,780 (16.2%) $9,219 (83.8%) $10,999
2023 $1,933 (18.6%) $8,475 (81.4%) $10,408

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Miami Senior High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 416th of 734 High schoolsRanks 303rd of 792 High schools
 18.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Miami Senior High)4653
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Miami Senior High)4749
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Southwest Miami Senior High)5760
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Southwest Miami Senior High)6763
 4%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Southwest Miami Senior High)3540
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Southwest Miami Senior High)4346
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24602415
 1.8%
African American2820
 28.6%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian811
 37.5%
Hispanic23202304
 0.7%
Pacific Islander00
White10076
 24%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.2%57.6%
 19.7%


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Students at Southwest Miami Senior High are 95% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,415 students attended Southwest Miami Senior High.

Southwest Miami Senior High ranks 314th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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.





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