Miami Carol City Senior High School is a public high school located at 3301 Miami Gardens Drive in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. It was established in 1963. The school is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. The school serves students from the area of Miami Gardens, a community south of Ft.
Serving 859 students in grades 9-12, Miami Carol City 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 15% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (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 Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miami Carol City Senior High serves the northeast part of Miami Gardens, FL, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 2.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Carol City Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miami Carol City Senior High School's student population of 859 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
859 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
Scientia ~ Virtute ~ Consilio Science ~ Virtue ~ Fairness
School Rankings
Miami Carol City 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 Miami Carol City Senior High School is 0.34, 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
#3554 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
79%
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
≥95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Orange
School Mascot
Great Chief
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Carol City Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Carol City Senior High School is ranked #3554 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Carol City Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Carol City Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Carol City Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Carol City Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Miami Carol City Senior High School?
859 students attend Miami Carol City Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Miami Carol City Senior High School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Carol City Senior High School?
Miami Carol City Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Carol City Senior High School offer ?
Miami Carol City Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Carol City Senior High School part of?
Miami Carol City Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
A.Amazing programs
B.All these things are provided, and they are taught very well.
C.Lots of awards are given to many talented students
D.New Campus, So the new facilities are amazing
E.Parent involvement is high in this school
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