Miami Edison High School is a secondary school located at 6161 NW 5 Ct. in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, Florida, United States. It is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Its provost is Leon Maycock. Miami Edison is an inner-city school.
Serving 631 students in grades 9-12, Miami Edison 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 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower 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 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 631 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Edison Senior High School's student population of 631 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1930
Colors
White, Black, Red, Grey
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Edison 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 Edison 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
#3583 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
72%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Red Raider
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Edison Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Edison Senior High School is ranked #3583 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Edison Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Edison Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlantic High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Edison Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Edison Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Edison Senior High School?
631 students attend Miami Edison Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Miami Edison 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 Edison Senior High School?
Miami Edison Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Edison Senior High School offer ?
Miami Edison Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Edison Senior High School part of?
Miami Edison Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Miami Edison Senior High School located?
Miami Edison Senior High School is located in the Little Haiti neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Little Haiti.
School Reviews
Review Miami Edison Senior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.
