Serving 2,756 students in grades 9-12, Hialeah Gardens Senior High School ranks in the top 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 42% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 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 (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,756 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School's student population of 2,756 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,756 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hialeah Gardens 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
#1795 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
97%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hialeah Gardens Senior High School's ranking?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School is ranked #1795 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hialeah Gardens Senior High School often compared to?
Hialeah Gardens 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hialeah Gardens Senior High School?
2,756 students attend Hialeah Gardens Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hialeah Gardens Senior High School offer ?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hialeah Gardens Senior High School part of?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
View the Hialeah Gardens Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of American Indian Heritage Month
November 01, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of Black History Month
February 01, 2025 (Saturday)
First Day of Women's History Month
March 01, 2025 (Saturday)
Spring Break - No School
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
First Day of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
May 01, 2025 (Thursday)
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