Westland Hialeah Senior High School

4000 W 18th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,098 students in grades 9-12, Westland Hialeah 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 1,098 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Westland Hialeah Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Westland Hialeah Senior High School's student population of 1,098 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,098 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Westland Hialeah 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 Westland Hialeah Senior High School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2558 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Westland Hialeah Senior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westland Hialeah Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westland Hialeah Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westland Hialeah Senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
Hispanic
97%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westland Hialeah Senior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
21%
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White
1%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Westland Hialeah Senior High School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Westland Hialeah Senior High School and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westland Hialeah Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Westland Hialeah Senior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westland Hialeah Senior High School's ranking?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School is ranked #2558 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Westland Hialeah Senior High School often compared to?
Westland Hialeah Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School, Hialeah-miami Lakes Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Westland Hialeah Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
1,098 students attend Westland Hialeah Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Westland Hialeah Senior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westland Hialeah Senior High School?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Westland Hialeah Senior High School offer ?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Westland Hialeah Senior High School part of?
Westland Hialeah Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Date
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,098 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 88% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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