Serving 1,576 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 26% (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 20:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Miami Senior High School's student population of 1,576 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
School Mascot
Cobra
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1971
School Colors
Brown, Orange
School Rankings
South Miami 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 South Miami Senior High School is 0.13, 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
#3143 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
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 South Miami Senior High School's ranking?
South Miami Senior High School is ranked #3143 out of 3,704 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?
26% 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 84%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend South Miami Senior High School?
1,576 students attend South Miami Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of South Miami Senior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Miami Senior High School?
South Miami Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, 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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