FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

www.varelahs.com/

2,068 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

2,068

Total Students

83.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	1,897
Black	47
Asian	29
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
1,897 (91.7 %)
White
87 (4.2 %)
Black
47 (2.3 %)
Asian
29 (1.4 %)
Two or More
5 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (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)752-7900
Website:	http://www.varelahs.com/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,068
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	698
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 9 503

Grade 10 512

Grade 11 527

Grade 12 526

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	503
Grade 10	512
Grade 11	527
Grade 12	526

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FELIX VARELA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	972	47%
Male	1,096	53%

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