AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

american.dade.k12.fl.us/

1,582 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

American Senior High School, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public secondary school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 9 through 12, the school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing pupils for post-secondary success through a blend of rigorous academics and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the nation’s fourth-largest school district, the institution adheres to the broader district mission of providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes both intellectual growth and community engagement.

The school offers a variety of programs designed to cater to different student interests, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education, and various athletic and club activities. By fostering a traditional high school environment, American Senior High encourages students to participate in school spirit initiatives and community service, aiming to develop well-rounded individuals. Its central location in Hialeah allows it to serve as a vital educational hub for the local suburban community, consistently focusing on student achievement and college or career readiness.

1,582

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	1,121
Black	433
Asian	3
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,121 (70.9%)
Black
433 (27.4%)
White
19 (1.2%)
Two or More
4 (0.3%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)557-3770
Website:	http://american.dade.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	742
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 344

Grade 10 416

Grade 11 399

Grade 12 423

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	344
Grade 10	416
Grade 11	399
Grade 12	423

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for AMERICAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	756	47.8%
Male	826	52.2%

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