School For Advanced Studies-wolfson serves 129 students in grades 11-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 43:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Advanced Studies-wolfson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
School For Advanced Studies-wolfson's student population of 129 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Advanced Studies-wolfson is 0.56, 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
43:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
62%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
22%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
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 the graduation rate of School For Advanced Studies-wolfson?
The graduation rate of School For Advanced Studies-wolfson is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Advanced Studies-wolfson?
129 students attend School For Advanced Studies-wolfson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of School For Advanced Studies-wolfson students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School For Advanced Studies-wolfson?
School For Advanced Studies-wolfson has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does School For Advanced Studies-wolfson offer ?
School For Advanced Studies-wolfson offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is School For Advanced Studies-wolfson part of?
School For Advanced Studies-wolfson is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is School For Advanced Studies-wolfson located?
School For Advanced Studies-wolfson is located in the Government Center neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 3 other public schools located in Government Center.
School Reviews
5 12/28/2009
Academically amazing, extracurricular activities are abundant, awards are available, facilities are superb, parent involvement is extraordinary.
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