Miami Senior High School, also known as Miami High School, is a public high school located at 2450 SW 1st Street in Miami, Florida, and operated by Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Founded in 1903, it is one of the oldest high schools in Miami-Dade County.
Serving 3,018 students in grades 9-12, Miami 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 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 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).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,018 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Senior High School's student population of 3,018 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 122 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,018 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
Year Founded
1903
Colors
Blue, Gold, Midnight blue, Old gold
School Motto
Non Verbis, Sed Operis, Not by words, by deeds
School Rankings
Miami 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 Senior High School is 0.10, 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
#2620 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
95%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: "whippy" The Stingaree
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Senior High School is ranked #2620 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Gables Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Senior High School?
3,018 students attend Miami Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Miami Senior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Senior High School?
Miami Senior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Senior High School offer ?
Miami Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Senior High School part of?
Miami Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Miami Senior High School located?
Miami Senior High School is located in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 19 other public schools located in Little Havana.
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