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 617 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 25% (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 18:1 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: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miami Edison Senior High School serves the northeast part of Miami, Florida, covering an attendance area of approximately 8.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Edison Senior High School's student population of 617 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1930
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Edison 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 Edison Senior High School is 0.44, 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
#3475 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
69%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)63.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red, Black, Grey
School Mascot
Red Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Edison Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Edison Senior High School is ranked #3475 out of 3,662 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?
25% 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 88%.
How many students attend Miami Edison Senior High School?
617 students attend Miami Edison Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Miami Edison Senior High School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Edison Senior High School?
Miami Edison Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher 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.
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