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HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

11700 HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018 · (305) 698-5000 · Miami-Dade County
GRADES 09–12HIGH21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL3,009 STUDENTS
Enrollment
3,009
High
DISTRICT 859 · STATE 1,035
Student : Teacher
26.4:1
114 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 27.6:1 · STATE 23.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
48%
1,448 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 50%
Community
2
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
707
Grade 10
803
Grade 11
828
Grade 12
671
Student demographics
White
261%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 33%
Hispanic
2,95198%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 38%
Black
201%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 21%
Asian
110%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
1,47249%
Female
1,53751%

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Test scores

FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or Above
English Language Arts
61.1%
FL avg 56.7% . +9.1pp since 2023
Math
45.0%
FL avg 58.9% . +9.0pp since 2023
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
52.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
57.1%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-4.8pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
3,009
+140 (+5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
26.4:1
was 28.4:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
98%
was 97%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a well-populated 9-12 campus in HIALEAH GARDENS, Florida, overseen by MIAMI-DADE. The school enrolls 3,009 students in grades 9 through 12. That puts it 191% larger than the typical public school in Florida, which averages around 1,035 students.

HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one of 527 schools operated by MIAMI-DADE, a district that instructs 335,685 students overall.

Demographically, HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL shows that the student body is overwhelmingly Hispanic (98%). The wider county runs roughly 69% Hispanic, putting the school's mix visibly more Hispanic than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 114 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 26.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 23.5:1, putting HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL higher than the state norm the norm. An estimated 48% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 57.1%; this one delivers 52.2%.

Around the school, Miami-Dade County reports that median household income runs about $71,753, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 11%. HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is one of 561 public schools in Miami-Dade County (combined enrollment of about 335,817 students).

HIALEAH GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.3 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL at 9th of 9; the average score across the group is 61.5%.

The school occupies a residential site.

Over the past 7-year window. HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL's enrollment has edged up 5% since 2018, when it stood at 2,869 (now 3,009). Class-load math has narrowed: from 28.4:1 in 2018 to 26.4:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, members of the HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Miami-Dade County at a glance

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Population
2,738,356
Census ACS
Median income
$71,753
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
561
335,817 students

Quick facts

School name
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
District
MIAMI-DADE
Address
11700 HIALEAH GARDENS BLVD, HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33018
Phone
(305) 698-5000
County
Miami-Dade County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
3,009
Teachers (FTE)
114
Student–teacher ratio
26.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
1,448 (48%)
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
120039006229
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL enrolls approximately 3,009 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serve?
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is approximately 26.4:1 (114 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL?
At HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, the student body is approximately 1% White, 98% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 0% Two or more.
Is HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL public or private?
HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MIAMI-DADE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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