MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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2,134 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miami Beach Senior High School, located in the heart of Miami Beach, Florida, is a historic and prominent institution within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its vibrant academic environment and its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and extracurricular excellence. As a central hub for the local community, it offers a wide array of programs, including rigorous Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized career-technical pathways, designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Miami Beach Senior High is recognized for its strong school spirit and rich heritage. The campus hosts a variety of athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student-led clubs, encouraging students to engage deeply with their interests and develop leadership skills. By bridging its historical roots with modern educational practices, the school aims to provide a comprehensive high school experience that reflects the dynamic and multicultural spirit of the city it serves.

2,134

Total Students

85.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	501
Hispanic	1,515
Black	67
Asian	22
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,515 (71.0%)
White
501 (23.5%)
Black
67 (3.1%)
Two or More
28 (1.3%)
Asian
22 (1.0%)
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)532-4515
Website:	http://miamibeachhigh.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,134
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	85.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	621
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* 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 9 480

Grade 10 555

Grade 11 567

Grade 12 532

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	480
Grade 10	555
Grade 11	567
Grade 12	532

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI BEACH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,026	48.1%
Male	1,108	51.9%

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