Serving 1,396 students in grades 9-12, Miami Central 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 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Miami Central Senior High School's student population of 1,396 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Central Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Central Senior High School is 0.42, 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
#3441 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
36%
Black
72%
21%
White
1%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Central Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Central Senior High School is ranked #3441 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Central Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Central Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William H. Turner Technical Arts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Central Senior High School is 89%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Central Senior High School?
1,396 students attend Miami Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Miami Central Senior High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Central Senior High School?
Miami Central Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Miami Central Senior High School offer ?
Miami Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Miami Central Senior High School part of?
Miami Central Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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