Westland Hialeah High School is a four-year public high school located at 4000 West 18th Avenue in Hialeah, Florida, United States, a suburb of Miami. The school is a part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Its principal is Giovanna Handal.
Serving 1,191 students in grades 9-12, Westland Hialeah 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Westland Hialeah Senior High School serves the northeast part of Hialeah, FL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 2.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westland Hialeah Senior High School's student population of 1,191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,191 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Year Founded
2007
Colors
Black, Grey, Red
School Rankings
Westland Hialeah 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 Westland Hialeah Senior High School is 0.06, 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
#2479 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
97%
38%
Black
2%
21%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
42%
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: Wildcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westland Hialeah Senior High School's ranking?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School is ranked #2479 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Westland Hialeah Senior High School often compared to?
Westland Hialeah Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School, Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Westland Hialeah Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
1,191 students attend Westland Hialeah Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Westland Hialeah Senior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westland Hialeah Senior High School offer ?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westland Hialeah Senior High School part of?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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