Serving 2,523 students in grades 9-12, Southwest Miami 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Miami Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southwest Miami Senior High School's student population of 2,523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwest Miami 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 Southwest Miami Senior High School is 0.10, 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
#2016 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
95%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
3%
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
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 is Southwest Miami Senior High School's ranking?
Southwest Miami Senior High School is ranked #2016 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Southwest Miami Senior High School often compared to?
Southwest Miami Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Killian Senior High School, Miami Coral Park 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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Miami Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Miami Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Southwest Miami Senior High School?
2,523 students attend Southwest Miami Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Southwest Miami Senior High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Miami Senior High School?
Southwest Miami Senior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southwest Miami Senior High School offer ?
Southwest Miami Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southwest Miami Senior High School part of?
Southwest Miami Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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