Serving 3,082 students in grades 9-12, South Dade 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 3,082 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Dade Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South Dade Senior High School's student population of 3,082 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 127 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,082 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
127 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Dade Senior 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 South Dade Senior High School is 0.38, 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
#3177 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
77%
36%
Black
17%
21%
White
5%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 South Dade Senior High School's ranking?
South Dade Senior High School is ranked #3177 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Dade Senior High School often compared to?
South Dade Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Reef Senior High School, Robert Morgan Educational Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Dade Senior High School?
The graduation rate of South Dade Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend South Dade Senior High School?
3,082 students attend South Dade Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Dade Senior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Dade Senior High School?
South Dade Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does South Dade Senior High School offer ?
South Dade Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Dade Senior High School part of?
South Dade Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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