North Miami Beach Senior High School is a secondary school located at 1247 NE 167 Street in North Miami Beach, Florida, United States. Its current principal is Randy Milliken. NMB High School was built in 1971 as an overcrowding reliever school for North Miami High School and Miami Norland High School.
Serving 1,076 students in grades 9-12, North Miami Beach 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 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,076 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Miami Beach Senior High School's student population of 1,076 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,076 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1971
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
North Miami Beach 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 North Miami Beach Senior High School is 0.45, 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
#3271 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
26%
37%
Black
70%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 North Miami Beach Senior High School's ranking?
North Miami Beach Senior High School is ranked #3271 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are North Miami Beach Senior High School often compared to?
North Miami Beach Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Miami Senior High School, C. G. Bethel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Miami Beach Senior High School?
The graduation rate of North Miami Beach Senior High School is 91%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Miami Beach Senior High School?
1,076 students attend North Miami Beach Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of North Miami Beach Senior High School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Miami Beach Senior High School?
North Miami Beach Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Miami Beach Senior High School offer ?
North Miami Beach Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Miami Beach Senior High School part of?
North Miami Beach Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 10/19/2009
Teachers of long standing who care for kids. Outstanding biomedical magnet program.
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