MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

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1,398 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,398

Total Students

79.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	338
Black	1,032
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
1,032 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
338 (24.2 %)
White
16 (1.1 %)
Two or More
11 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)696-4161
Website:	http://miamicentral.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	841
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 9 392

Grade 10 398

Grade 11 314

Grade 12 294

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	392
Grade 10	398
Grade 11	314
Grade 12	294

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	638	45.6%
Male	760	54.4%

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