HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 1,968 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 102 teachers, HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in Homestead, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. As the flagship high school for the Homestead community, it provides a comprehensive academic environment that offers a variety of educational paths, including standard college-preparatory curricula, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, student government, and various academic and service-oriented clubs. By fostering a diverse student body and emphasizing school spirit, Homestead Senior High aims to support the holistic development of its students, encouraging them to excel academically while becoming engaged and responsible members of the South Florida community.

For more information, contact HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (305) 245-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2351 SE 12TH AVE
HOMESTEAD, FL 33034-3511
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HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HOMESTEAD, FL with about 1,968 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
1,968
Teachers:
102
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,968 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.2%
Black or African American
39.1%
White
2.8%
Two or more races
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.