Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School is a public high school operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools, located at 7977 West Twelfth Avenue in Hialeah, Florida, United States, on the boundary with the city of Miami Lakes.
Serving 1,367 students in grades 9-12, Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior 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 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,367 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High serves the northeast part of Hialeah, FL, covering an area of approximately 14.9 square miles. The school is typically a 5-10 minute drive from most homes within the zone, which extends up to 5.5 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School's student population of 1,367 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,367 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
Average Class Size
30 students
School Rankings
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior 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
#2852 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
81%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue, Orange
School Mascot
Trojans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School's ranking?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School is ranked #2852 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School often compared to?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School?
1,367 students attend Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School offer ?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School part of?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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