MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 1,709 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 104 teachers, MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in the West Little River neighborhood of Miami, Florida, is a cornerstone of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known colloquially as "The Home of the Rockets," the school has a long-standing reputation for its robust academic programs and its immense influence on the local community. It serves a diverse student body and offers a wide array of educational opportunities, including magnet programs, career-technical education, and Advanced Placement courses designed to prepare students for success in higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Miami Central is perhaps most nationally recognized for its storied athletic tradition, particularly its championship-winning football program. The school serves as a vital hub for school spirit and community pride, fostering a culture that emphasizes discipline, teamwork, and resilience. By blending rigorous academic standards with strong extracurricular engagement, MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the lives of its students and maintaining its legacy as a prominent educational institution in Miami.

For more information, contact MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (305) 696-4161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1781 NW 95TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33147-3159
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MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 1,709 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:
1,709
Teachers:
104
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 1,709 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 79% of the student body.

Black or African American
79.2%
Hispanic/Latino
19.5%
White
0.8%
Two or more races
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.1%

Female
44.6%
Male
55.4%

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.