MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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2,618 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miami Palmetto Senior High School, located in Pinecrest, Florida, is a highly regarded public secondary school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 9–12, the school is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its extensive array of honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and dual-enrollment courses. It consistently maintains a reputation for excellence, frequently ranking among the top-performing schools in Florida and boasting a high graduation rate with a significant portion of its student body moving on to prestigious colleges and universities.

Beyond its academic achievements, Palmetto Senior High is defined by a vibrant extracurricular culture and a strong sense of community. The school offers a diverse range of athletic programs, competitive academic teams, fine arts ensembles, and student-led clubs that cater to various interests and talents. With a storied history and a commitment to preparing students for competitive global environments, the school remains a cornerstone of the Pinecrest community, fostering both personal growth and professional preparation for its diverse student population.

2,618

Total Students

103.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	587
Hispanic	1,647
Black	299
Asian	54
Two or More	29
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,647 (62.9%)
White
587 (22.4%)
Black
299 (11.4%)
Asian
54 (2.1%)
Two or More
29 (1.1%)
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)235-1360
Website:	http://mpsh.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	103.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	648
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* 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 9 563

Grade 10 682

Grade 11 690

Grade 12 683

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	563
Grade 10	682
Grade 11	690
Grade 12	683

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,289	49.2%
Male	1,329	50.8%

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