Serving 1,732 students in grades 9-12, 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 29% (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 99% 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: 1,732 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hialeah Senior High School's student population of 1,732 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,732 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hialeah 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 Senior High School is 0.11, 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
#3095 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
94%
37%
Black
5%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hialeah Senior High School's ranking?
Hialeah Senior High School is ranked #3095 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hialeah Senior High School often compared to?
Hialeah Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior 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 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hialeah Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hialeah Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hialeah Senior High School?
1,732 students attend Hialeah Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hialeah Senior High School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hialeah Senior High School?
Hialeah Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hialeah Senior High School offer ?
Hialeah Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hialeah Senior High School part of?
Hialeah Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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