Serving 360 students in grades 9-12, Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School's student population of 360 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1828 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
82%
36%
Black
5%
21%
White
10%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School's ranking?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is ranked #1828 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School often compared to?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Reef Senior High School, Miami Coral Park Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School?
The graduation rate of Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School?
360 students attend Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School offer ?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School part of?
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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