Serving 2,719 students in grades 8-12, Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks in the top 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,719 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Palmetto Senior High School's student population of 2,719 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 107 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Total Students
2,719 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
107 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Palmetto Senior High School is 0.57, 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
#1329 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
60%
36%
Black
13%
21%
White
24%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Palmetto Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Palmetto Senior High School is ranked #1329 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Palmetto Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Palmetto Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Reef Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Palmetto Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
2,719 students attend Miami Palmetto Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Miami Palmetto Senior High School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Palmetto Senior High School?
Miami Palmetto Senior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Miami Palmetto Senior High School offer ?
Miami Palmetto Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12
What school district is Miami Palmetto Senior High School part of?
Miami Palmetto Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
View the Miami Palmetto Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
SPRING BREAK HOLIDAY
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
FIRST DAY OF FOURTH NINE WEEK
April 11, 2024 (Thursday)
LAST DAY OF THE FOURTH NINE WEEK (LAST DAY OF SCHOOL)
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
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