South Miami Senior High School is a high school located at 6856 SW 53rd Street in Glenvar Heights, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, in the United States; located about a mile and a half west of the University of Miami. Its current principal is Mr. Hebert Penton.
Serving 1,611 students in grades 9-12, South 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,611 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Miami Senior High School serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, covering an area of approximately 15.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the school's edge and the furthest point being 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Miami Senior High School's student population of 1,611 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,611 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Rankings
South 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 South Miami Senior High School is 0.12, 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
#2954 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Cobra Pride
School Mascot
Cobra
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Miami Senior High School's ranking?
South Miami Senior High School is ranked #2954 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Miami Senior High School often compared to?
South Miami Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southwest Miami Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Miami Senior High School?
The graduation rate of South Miami Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Miami Senior High School?
1,611 students attend South Miami Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of South Miami Senior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Miami Senior High School?
South Miami Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Miami Senior High School offer ?
South Miami Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Miami Senior High School part of?
South Miami Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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