FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
FELIX VARELA 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 2,595 students offering grade levels from 8th 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 112 teachers, FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.
FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a large public secondary school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is known for its comprehensive academic offerings and its signature "Viper" school spirit. The school grounds feature modern facilities designed to accommodate a diverse student body, providing a blend of traditional classroom learning, extracurricular activities, and career-focused pathways.
Beyond its core curriculum, Felix Varela Senior High is noted for its commitment to student development through a wide array of athletic programs, performing arts, and specialized academies. The school emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce. By fostering a culture of academic rigor and community involvement, Varela aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate the challenges of the 21st century while maintaining strong ties to the local Miami community.
For more information, contact FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at (305) 752-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MIAMI, FL 33196-1200
(305) 752-7900
http://www.varelahs.com/
FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 2,595 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 2,595
- Teachers:
- 112
- 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 eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,595 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 89% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 88.9%
- White
- 6.1%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.0%
- Female
- 46.6%
- Male
- 53.4%
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.