Miami Central Senior High School is a secondary school located at 1781 NW 95th Street in West Little River, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. Its current principal is Raymond Sands. Miami Central opened in 1959.
Serving 1,414 students in grades 9-12, Miami Central 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than 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 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Central Senior High School's student population of 1,414 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,414 students
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Green
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Central 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 Central Senior High School is 0.44, 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
#3462 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Hispanic
30%
38%
Black
69%
21%
White
1%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)67.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Rocket
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Central Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Central Senior High School is ranked #3462 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Central Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Central Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William H. Turner Technical Arts High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Central Senior High School is 86%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Central Senior High School?
1,414 students attend Miami Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Miami Central Senior High School students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Central Senior High School?
Miami Central Senior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Central Senior High School offer ?
Miami Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Central Senior High School part of?
Miami Central Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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