SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH

sweagles.dadeschools.net/

2,599 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Southwest Miami Senior High School, located in the Westchester area of Miami, is a long-standing public high school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known as the home of the "Eagles," the school has a rich history of serving its local community and is recognized for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which includes various Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized magnet or academy programs designed to prepare students for higher education and career readiness.

Beyond academics, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student government, and various arts and service-oriented clubs. By fostering a balance between rigorous instruction and student engagement, Southwest Miami Senior High aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are equipped to succeed in a diverse and evolving professional landscape.

2,599

Total Students

115.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	2,492
Black	18
Asian	12
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
2,492 (95.9%)
White
75 (2.9%)
Black
18 (0.7%)
Asian
12 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.0%)
American Indian
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)274-0181
Website:	http://sweagles.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* 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 9 650

Grade 10 662

Grade 11 644

Grade 12 643

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	650
Grade 10	662
Grade 11	644
Grade 12	643

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGH
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,218	46.9%
Male	1,381	53.1%

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