Homestead Senior High School is a public high school located at 2351 SE 12 Avenue in Homestead, Florida. It is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Homestead is one of two high schools serving a community that includes most of Homestead, Florida City and Leisure City.
Serving 2,247 students in grades 9-12, Homestead 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 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,247 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homestead Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Homestead Senior High School's student population of 2,247 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1979
Colors
Navy Blue, Orange
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. May 1, 2026
School Mascot
Bronco
School Rankings
Homestead 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 Homestead Senior High School is 0.52, 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
#3178 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
56%
37%
Black
41%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bronco
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homestead Senior High School's ranking?
Homestead Senior High School is ranked #3178 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Homestead Senior High School often compared to?
Homestead Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keys Gate Charter High School, Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Homestead Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Homestead Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Homestead Senior High School?
2,247 students attend Homestead Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Homestead Senior High School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homestead Senior High School?
Homestead Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homestead Senior High School offer ?
Homestead Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homestead Senior High School part of?
Homestead Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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