Serving 1,353 students in grades 9-12, Hialeah-miami Lakes 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 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,353 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School's student population of 1,353 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Troy
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,353 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Colors
White, Royal blue, Orange
School Rankings
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School is 0.33, 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
#2933 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
80%
37%
Black
17%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School's ranking?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School is ranked #2933 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School often compared to?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School?
1,353 students attend Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School offer ?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School part of?
Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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