Summary:
Zip code 33162 in North Miami Beach, Florida, is home to three high schools serving grades 6-12 within the Miami-Dade County Public School District, offering a mix of traditional, charter, and alternative education options for families.
North Miami Beach Senior High stands out as the top performer in the area, with the highest state ranking (47th percentile) and a strong 97.2% graduation rate that exceeds both district and state averages. It is the only school in the zip code to outperform district and state averages in any subject, specifically in US History. In contrast, C. G. Bethel High School faces significant challenges, ranking in the bottom 6% of Florida high schools with a 0-star rating for three consecutive years, a 51.9% graduation rate, and a staggering 91.4% chronic absenteeism rate. Sports Leadership Arts Management Charter High School (North) sits in the middle, with a 97.1% graduation rate but academic proficiency rates below district averages.
A key takeaway is the "graduation vs. readiness" gap: both North Miami Beach Senior High and Sports Leadership Charter boast graduation rates above 97%, yet their core academic proficiency in Algebra 1 and English Language Arts falls well below district and state averages. Additionally, resource allocation varies significantly, with North Miami Beach Senior High spending $13,904 per student with an 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio, while Sports Leadership spends $9,599 per student with a 39.7:1 ratio. C. G. Bethel's extreme absenteeism rate is the primary driver of its low performance, highlighting a unique challenge that goes beyond typical demographic indicators.
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