South Dade Senior High School is a secondary school in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, just north of Homestead. It is located on 60 acres at the southernmost end of Miami-Dade County.
Serving 3,382 students in grades 9-12, South Dade 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 31% (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 25:1 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 (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Dade Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
South Dade Senior High School's student population of 3,382 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 133 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,382 students
Total Classroom Teachers
133 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
White, Black, Blue, Royal blue
School Calendar
Campus Size
60 acres
School Motto
The Premier School of the South
Average Class Size
28 students
School Rankings
South Dade 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 Dade Senior High School is 0.34, 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
#3209 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
38%
Black
15%
21%
White
3%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
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: Buccaneers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Dade Senior High School's ranking?
South Dade Senior High School is ranked #3209 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Dade Senior High School often compared to?
South Dade Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert Morgan Senior High School, Coral Reef Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% 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 South Dade Senior High School?
The graduation rate of South Dade Senior High School is 92%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Dade Senior High School?
3,382 students attend South Dade Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Dade Senior High School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 3% 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 South Dade Senior High School?
South Dade Senior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Dade Senior High School offer ?
South Dade Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Dade Senior High School part of?
South Dade Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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