Serving 4,368 students in grades 9-12, John A. Ferguson Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 4,368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John A. Ferguson Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
John A. Ferguson Senior High School's student population of 4,368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 163 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
4,368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
163 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John A. Ferguson 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 John A. Ferguson 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
#1138 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
93%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
4%
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
43%
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 John A. Ferguson Senior High School's ranking?
John A. Ferguson Senior High School is ranked #1138 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are John A. Ferguson Senior High School often compared to?
John A. Ferguson Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Reef Senior High School, Miami Sunset Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of John A. Ferguson Senior High School?
The graduation rate of John A. Ferguson Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend John A. Ferguson Senior High School?
4,368 students attend John A. Ferguson Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of John A. Ferguson Senior High School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John A. Ferguson Senior High School?
John A. Ferguson Senior High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does John A. Ferguson Senior High School offer ?
John A. Ferguson Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is John A. Ferguson Senior High School part of?
John A. Ferguson Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is John A. Ferguson Senior High School located?
John A. Ferguson Senior High School is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.
School Calendar
View the John A. Ferguson Senior High School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last day of Credit Recovery - night school
December 17, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of Classes
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 9/13/2013
Well Ms. Garraux is no longer principal she is now at another school. but let me tell you there is a wonderful principal that replaced her who is doing a great job and this school is amazing the magnet programs are wonderful my child is an IB student in her junior year has had awesome teachers and is in a dual academy program at school, she is not only IB but also in medical program.she was EKG certified and will be first responder certified by the time she graduates this is a wonderful school nothing to envy any other magnet school all the kids seem not only eager to learn but happy to be there. I am a helicopter mom and I visit that school because of all the activities my daughter does and never have I seen any fights or any bullying. I can leave my child there with peace of mind. the IB teacher Mrs Graham is the best and all her staff
5 8/1/2011
This is an excellent school, good teachers, good kids, well behave. Excellent academic programs. Great facilities. the only thing is that parent involvement is very low. I have attended the PTA and for a school of more than 4000 students is incredible that only 10 or 20 participate. The Principal is an amazing extraordinary woman: Ms. Jane Garraux, hope she stay there until my son's graduation in 2013.
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