School For Advanced Studies Homestead serves 135 students in grades 11-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% 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: 11-12
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Advanced Studies Homestead ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
School For Advanced Studies Homestead's student population of 135 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
135 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Advanced Studies Homestead is 0.44, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)≥50%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
74%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
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 the graduation rate of School For Advanced Studies Homestead?
The graduation rate of School For Advanced Studies Homestead is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Advanced Studies Homestead?
135 students attend School For Advanced Studies Homestead.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of School For Advanced Studies Homestead students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Advanced Studies Homestead?
School For Advanced Studies Homestead has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does School For Advanced Studies Homestead offer ?
School For Advanced Studies Homestead offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is School For Advanced Studies Homestead part of?
School For Advanced Studies Homestead is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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