Miami Southridge Senior High School is a secondary school located in South Miami Heights, Florida. Its current principal is Humberto J. Miret.
Serving 2,238 students in grades 8-12, Miami Southridge 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,238 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Miami Southridge Senior High serves the eastern part of Miami, covering an attendance area of approximately 35.5 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest boundary located about 7.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Southridge Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miami Southridge Senior High School's student population of 2,238 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
School Calendar
Average Class Size
24 students
School Rankings
Miami Southridge 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 Southridge Senior High School is 0.46, 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
#2715 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
68%
38%
Black
28%
21%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
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 Southridge Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Southridge Senior High School is ranked #2715 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Southridge Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Southridge Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Morgan Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Southridge Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Southridge Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Southridge Senior High School?
2,238 students attend Miami Southridge Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Miami Southridge Senior High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Southridge Senior High School?
Miami Southridge Senior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Southridge Senior High School offer ?
Miami Southridge Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Southridge Senior High School part of?
Miami Southridge Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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