Summary:
This analysis examines four high schools in Miami, Florida, zip code 33127, serving grades 6-12 within the Miami-Dade County Public School District, an area characterized by high economic disadvantage where 57% to 83% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
Two schools stand out for opposite reasons. Itech@thomas A Edison Educational Center is the clear academic leader, ranked 45th in Florida (95th percentile) with a 5-star rating, a 96.2% graduation rate, and the lowest chronic absenteeism at 21.6%. In contrast, Miami Edison Senior High School is the most challenged, ranked 649th (23rd percentile) with a 1-star rating and a 52% chronic absenteeism rate, yet paradoxically maintains a 94.8% graduation rate. Miami Arts Charter School is a high-performing 5-star school despite serving the highest poverty rate (83%) and spending the least per student ($12,420). Young Men's Preparatory Academy has the lowest absenteeism (13.6%) and a 4-star rating, but the lowest graduation rate (84.2%) in the area.
Key takeaways include a stark link between absenteeism and performance, with Young Men's Prep's low absenteeism correlating with solid scores while Miami Edison's high absenteeism aligns with poor test results. Spending does not predict success, as Miami Arts Charter outperforms despite lower funding, while Young Men's Prep spends the most ($22,150) without top-tier scores. Itech@thomas A Edison shows consistent improvement over three years, outperforming district and state averages in every subject, making it the academic benchmark for the zip code.
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