HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

2,323 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Homestead Senior High School, located in Homestead, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As the flagship high school for the Homestead community, it provides a comprehensive academic environment that offers a variety of educational paths, including standard college-preparatory curricula, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, student government, and various academic and service-oriented clubs. By fostering a diverse student body and emphasizing school spirit, Homestead Senior High aims to support the holistic development of its students, encouraging them to excel academically while becoming engaged and responsible members of the South Florida community.

2,323

Total Students

105.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	1,295
Black	949
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,295 (55.7%)
Black
949 (40.9%)
White
56 (2.4%)
Two or More
15 (0.6%)
Asian
5 (0.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.0%)

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)245-7000
Website:	http://homesteadshs.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,323
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	105.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 9 595

Grade 10 646

Grade 11 562

Grade 12 520

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	595
Grade 10	646
Grade 11	562
Grade 12	520

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,145	49.3%
Male	1,178	50.7%

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