Miami Carol City Senior High School is a public high school located at 3301 Miami Gardens Drive in Miami Gardens, Florida, United States. It was established in 1963. The school is part of the Miami-Dade County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools system. The school serves students from the area of Miami Gardens, a community south of Ft.
Serving 807 students in grades 9-12, Miami Carol City 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 15% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Carol City Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Miami Carol City Senior High School's student population of 807 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
807 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
1963
Colors
White, Black, Orange
School Rankings
Miami Carol City 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 Miami Carol City Senior High School is 0.40, 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
#3554 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
74%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Miami Carol City Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Carol City Senior High School is ranked #3554 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Carol City Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Carol City Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Carol City Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Carol City Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Carol City Senior High School?
807 students attend Miami Carol City Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Miami Carol City Senior High School students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Carol City Senior High School?
Miami Carol City Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Carol City Senior High School offer ?
Miami Carol City Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Carol City Senior High School part of?
Miami Carol City Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2011
A.Amazing programs
B.All these things are provided, and they are taught very well.
C.Lots of awards are given to many talented students
D.New Campus, So the new facilities are amazing
E.Parent involvement is high in this school
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