The American Senior High School, or The American High School, is a high school located in Country Club, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. Its principal is Stephen E. Papp. It has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
Serving 1,627 students in grades 9-12, American Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,627 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
American Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
American Senior High School's student population of 1,627 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,627 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1976
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
American Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of American Senior High School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3189 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
67%
37%
Black
31%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Senior High School's ranking?
American Senior High School is ranked #3189 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are American Senior High School often compared to?
American Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cypress Creek High School, Winter Park High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of American Senior High School?
The graduation rate of American Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend American Senior High School?
1,627 students attend American Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of American Senior High School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of American Senior High School?
American Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does American Senior High School offer ?
American Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is American Senior High School part of?
American Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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