MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH

northwestern.dadeschools.net/

1,479 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miami Northwestern Senior High School, located in the Liberty City neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a historic institution with a legacy deeply rooted in the community. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the school has earned a national reputation for academic achievement and excellence in extracurricular activities. It is widely recognized for its robust athletics program—particularly its championship-winning football team—and its commitment to fostering school pride and student success within a challenging urban environment.

Beyond its athletic achievements, Miami Northwestern offers a diverse array of academic programs, including magnet and choice programs designed to prepare students for college and career paths in fields like health sciences, engineering, and the performing arts. The school prides itself on a culture of "Bull pride," emphasizing mentorship, community involvement, and the pursuit of excellence. By providing a blend of rigorous instruction and supportive student services, Miami Northwestern continues to serve as a vital educational anchor for families in the Miami area.

1,479

Total Students

71.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	286
Black	1,174
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,174 (79.4%)
Hispanic
286 (19.3%)
White
11 (0.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.3%)
Asian
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)836-0991
Website:	http://northwestern.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	913
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 9 397

Grade 10 387

Grade 11 329

Grade 12 366

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	397
Grade 10	387
Grade 11	329
Grade 12	366

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI NORTHWESTERN SENIOR HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	853	57.7%
Male	626	42.3%

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