School For Advanced Studies - South serves 273 students in grades 11-12.
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 (2025)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Advanced Studies - South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
School For Advanced Studies - South's student population of 273 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Advanced Studies - South is 0.32, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
82%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
9%
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
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are School For Advanced Studies - South often compared to?
School For Advanced Studies - Southis often viewed alongside schools like Mast Academy, Coral Reef Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of School For Advanced Studies - South?
The graduation rate of School For Advanced Studies - South is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Advanced Studies - South?
273 students attend School For Advanced Studies - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of School For Advanced Studies - South students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Advanced Studies - South?
School For Advanced Studies - South 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 - South offer ?
School For Advanced Studies - South offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is School For Advanced Studies - South part of?
School For Advanced Studies - South is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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