WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

westland.dadeschools.net

1,098 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Westland Hialeah Senior High School, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public secondary institution serving the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school provides a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12, emphasizing academic achievement, extracurricular engagement, and career readiness. It serves as a central pillar of the local community, reflecting the diverse cultural landscape of the Hialeah area while preparing its students for success in higher education and the workforce.

The school offers a variety of programs designed to support student growth, including rigorous academic curricula, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and various extracurricular activities such as athletics, student government, and specialized clubs. By focusing on both intellectual development and personal enrichment, Westland Hialeah strives to create a supportive learning environment. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or specific department resources, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at [westland.dadeschools.net](http://westland.dadeschools.net).

1,098

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	1,059
Black	24
Asian	2

Hispanic
1,059 (96.4 %)
Black
24 (2.2 %)
White
13 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

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)818-3000
Website:	http://westland.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,098
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	688
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* 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 9 281

Grade 10 313

Grade 11 242

Grade 12 262

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	281
Grade 10	313
Grade 11	242
Grade 12	262

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WESTLAND HIALEAH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	538	49%
Male	560	51%

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