Hialeah Gardens High School is a public high school in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, United States, which opened its doors in August 2009. It is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. The school principal is Maritza D. Jimenez.
Serving 3,009 students in grades 9-12, Hialeah Gardens 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 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,009 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 10% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School's student population of 3,009 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 114 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,009 students
Total Classroom Teachers
114 teachers
Year Founded
2009
Colors
Silver, Black, and Green
School Rankings
Hialeah Gardens 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 Hialeah Gardens Senior High School is 0.04, 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
#1872 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
Hispanic
98%
38%
Black
1%
21%
White
1%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hialeah Gardens Senior High School's ranking?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School is ranked #1872 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hialeah Gardens Senior High School often compared to?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School is 98%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hialeah Gardens Senior High School?
3,009 students attend Hialeah Gardens Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hialeah Gardens Senior High School?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hialeah Gardens Senior High School offer ?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hialeah Gardens Senior High School part of?
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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