Serving 1,711 students in grades 9-12, Hialeah 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 24% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 1,711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hialeah Senior High School serves the northeast part of Hialeah, Florida, covering an attendance zone of approximately 8.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 1.8 miles, reaching up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hialeah Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hialeah Senior High School's student population of 1,711 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,711 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Motto
To seek, To find, To share
School Rankings
Hialeah 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 Senior High School is 0.11, 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
#3188 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
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
97%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)57.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Royal blue
School Mascot
T-bred
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hialeah Senior High School's ranking?
Hialeah Senior High School is ranked #3188 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hialeah Senior High School often compared to?
Hialeah Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hialeah Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hialeah Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Hialeah Senior High School?
1,711 students attend Hialeah Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hialeah Senior High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hialeah Senior High School?
Hialeah Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hialeah Senior High School offer ?
Hialeah Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hialeah Senior High School part of?
Hialeah Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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