SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

3,382 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Dade Senior High School, located in Homestead, Florida, is a long-standing institution within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body in the southern reaches of the county, the school is well-known for its rich history and its commitment to providing a comprehensive academic experience. The campus offers a wide variety of programs, ranging from core curriculum and Advanced Placement (AP) courses to specialized career-technical education, aimed at preparing students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, South Dade Senior High maintains a strong culture of school spirit and community engagement. The school features an active extracurricular environment, including competitive athletic programs—often referred to as the "Buccaneers"—as well as numerous student-led clubs, performing arts groups, and service organizations. By fostering a balance of rigorous academic standards and robust student life, South Dade Senior High continues to focus on its mission of developing well-rounded, successful graduates who are prepared to meet the challenges of the future.

3,382

Total Students

133.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	2,712
Black	521
Asian	22
Two or More	18
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
2,712 (80.2%)
Black
521 (15.4%)
White
107 (3.2%)
Asian
22 (0.7%)
Two or More
18 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)
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)247-4244
Website:	http://sdhs.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,382
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	133.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,000
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 9 859

Grade 10 936

Grade 11 829

Grade 12 758

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	859
Grade 10	936
Grade 11	829
Grade 12	758

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,647	48.7%
Male	1,735	51.3%

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