HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

homesteadhigh.dadeschools.net/

2,020 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,020

Total Students

95.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	1,144
Black	783
Asian	2
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,144 (56.6 %)
Black
783 (38.8 %)
White
74 (3.7 %)
Two or More
16 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
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)245-7000
Website:	http://homesteadhigh.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,020
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	95.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,478
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	94

* 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 9 608

Grade 10 521

Grade 11 468

Grade 12 423

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	608
Grade 10	521
Grade 11	468
Grade 12	423

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HOMESTEAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	965	47.8%
Male	1,055	52.2%

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