SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

smsh.dadeschools.net/

1,507 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Miami Senior High School (SMSH), located in the heart of Miami, Florida, is a public secondary school operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its strong sense of school spirit and community focus, the school serves a diverse student body and offers a comprehensive academic curriculum. It is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular landscape, which includes competitive athletics, a robust performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage leadership and personal growth.

Beyond its standard academic offerings, South Miami Senior High is noted for its commitment to college and career readiness. The school provides various specialized programs and advanced coursework, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes, designed to challenge students and prepare them for higher education. By fostering an environment that balances rigorous academics with active student engagement, South Miami Senior High aims to graduate well-rounded individuals equipped to succeed in an increasingly globalized society.

1,507

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	1,358
Black	76
Asian	6
Two or More	11

Hispanic
1,358 (90.1 %)
Black
76 (5.0 %)
White
56 (3.7 %)
Two or More
11 (0.7 %)
Asian
6 (0.4 %)

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)666-5871
Website:	http://smsh.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,507
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	673
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	75

* 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 9 394

Grade 10 412

Grade 11 369

Grade 12 332

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	394
Grade 10	412
Grade 11	369
Grade 12	332

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	711	47.2%
Male	796	52.8%

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