Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks 207 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Miami Palmetto Senior High School is a public high school located in Miami, Florida, serving grades 8-12 with a total enrollment of 2,671 students. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Miami Palmetto Senior High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 90.5% to 96.3% over the past five years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. The school also performs better than the district and state averages in terms of chronic absenteeism, although it has seen an increase in recent years. With a diverse student body, the school has a racial makeup of 23.47% White, 12.8% African American, 60.24% Hispanic, and 2.28% Asian. Academically, Miami Palmetto Senior High School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in various standardized test scores, including End of Course (EOC) exams and the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) for English Language Arts.

When compared to nearby schools, Miami Palmetto Senior High School stands out in several ways. The School for Advanced Studies - South and International Studies Preparatory Academy, both located within a few miles, have significantly higher academic performance and graduation rates, but serve a smaller and more selective student population. In contrast, Miami Killian Senior High School, located just 2.24 miles away, has lower academic performance and higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to Miami Palmetto Senior High School. The school has also seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $7,437 in 2019-2020 to $9,462 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to supporting student learning and development.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

7431 SW 120th Street
Miami, FL 33156

(305) 235-1360

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
207^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,462

Feeder schools for Miami Palmetto Senior High School:

Elementary:	Coral Reef Elementary School
	Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts
	Howard Drive Elementary School
	Palmetto Elementary School
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	Pinecrest Elementary School
	Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
Middle:	Palmetto Middle School
	Southwood Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 25.4

Number of students: 2,671

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.2%

White:

23.5%

African American:

12.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Miami Palmetto Senior High School ranks better than 74.3% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 40^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Miami Palmetto Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Miami Palmetto Senior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.2%), White (23.5%), African American (12.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miami Palmetto Senior High School is 25.4. 71 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Miami Palmetto Senior High School employs 105 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miami Palmetto Senior High School is $9,462. 76 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Miami Palmetto Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Miami Palmetto Senior High School 207^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Miami Palmetto Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	86.83	52^nd	484	89.3%
2005	84.32	60^th	487	87.7%
2006	87.03	44^th	477	90.8%
2007	80.76	90^th	563	84.0%
2008	79.72	103^rd	577	82.1%
2009	81.88	86^th	587	85.3%
2010	79.48	111^th	620	82.1%
2011	81.26	99^th	622	84.1%
2012	67.92	107^th	606	82.3%
2013	72.17	113^th	648	82.6%
2014	65.22	183^rd	687	73.4%
2016	53.47	245^th	693	64.6%
2017	59.14	188^th	714	73.7%
2018	56.91	216^th	716	69.8%
2019	58.42	207^th	734	71.8%
2021	59.27	184^th	746	75.3%
2022	58.80	200^th	774	74.2%
2023	62.65	183^rd	792	76.9%
2024	60.68	207^th	807	74.3%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1635	364	52	266	0	n/a	n/a	0	2317
1989	1511	393	52	276	2	n/a	n/a	0	2234
1990	1448	414	52	353	2	n/a	n/a	0	2269
1991	1429	430	65	336	1	n/a	n/a	0	2261
1992	1370	453	70	348	1	n/a	n/a	0	2242
1993	1169	395	59	343	2	n/a	n/a	0	1968
1994	1136	370	70	351	1	n/a	n/a	0	1928
1995	1192	413	85	367	2	n/a	n/a	0	2059
1996	1192	413	85	367	2	n/a	n/a	0	2059
1997	1214	383	80	402	6	n/a	n/a	0	2085
1998	1669	502	123	643	10	n/a	n/a	0	2947
1999	1708	552	136	702	7	n/a	n/a	0	3105
2000	1814	539	129	761	8	n/a	n/a	0	3251
2001	1827	579	143	837	12	n/a	n/a	0	3398
2002	1716	549	137	975	10	n/a	n/a	0	3387
2003	1716	549	137	975	10	n/a	n/a	0	3387
2004	1615	530	160	1109	11	n/a	n/a	0	3425
2005	1563	599	172	1206	9	n/a	n/a	0	3549
2006	1496	653	183	1184	10	n/a	n/a	0	3526
2007	1408	621	168	1196	9	n/a	n/a	59	3461
2008	1330	595	162	1153	7	n/a	n/a	64	3311
2009	1293	536	143	1121	6	n/a	n/a	69	3168
2010	1233	549	127	1143	11	n/a	n/a	29	3092
2011	1175	526	126	1181	8	1	30	0	3047
2012	1078	486	132	1153	7	1	29	0	2886
2013	1013	482	115	1150	8	1	28	0	2797
2014	938	456	126	1167	4	0	23	0	2714
2015	887	433	117	1147	4	0	24	0	2612
2016	822	450	99	1187	2	0	28	0	2588
2017	779	425	104	1308	4	0	26	0	2646
2018	793	436	104	1410	5	0	31	0	2779
2019	744	416	97	1481	5	1	35	0	2779
2020	724	382	93	1504	6	0	31	0	2740
2021	701	401	85	1551	5	0	31	0	2774
2022	653	339	67	1622	4	1	33	0	2719
2023	627	342	61	1609	3	1	28	0	2671

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2317	125.0	18.5	2
1989	2234	117.0	19.0	3.5
1990	2269	118.0	19.2	3.5
1991	2261	122.0	18.5	3.4
1992	2242	110.0	20.3	5.1
1993	1968	96.0	20.5	3.7
1994	1928	81.0	23.8	3.7
1995	2059	85.0	24.2	8.9
1996	2059	85.0	24.2	8.9
1997	2085	92.0	22.7	9.5
1998	2947	120.0	24.6	10.9
1999	3105	127.0	24.4	11.3
2000	3251	129.0	25.2	9.4
2001	3398	141.0	24.1	9.1
2002	3387	148.0	22.9	11.8
2003	3387	148.0	22.9	11.8
2004	3425	150.0	22.8	13.8
2005	3549	151.0	23.5	11.9
2006	3526	154.0	22.9	14
2007	3461	162.0	21.4	14.3
2008	3311	163.0	20.3	15.3
2009	3168	155.0	20.5	17.4
2010	3092	140.0	22.0	20.2
2011	3047	137.0	22.2	24.4
2012	2886	129.0	22.3	28
2013	2797	127.0	22.0	30.5
2014	2714	120.0	22.6	35.2
2015	2612	111.0	23.5	37.2
2016	2588	105.0	24.6	38.4
2017	2646	105.0	25.2	41.7
2018	2779	105.0	26.4	40.2
2019	2779	103.0	26.9	41
2020	2740	106.0	25.8	38.6
2021	2774	106.0	26.1	45.4
2022	2719	107.0	25.4	44.8
2023	2671	105.0	25.4	33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	2317	125.0	18.5	2
1989	2234	117.0	19.0	3.5
1990	2269	118.0	19.2	3.5
1991	2261	122.0	18.5	3.4
1992	2242	110.0	20.3	5.1
1993	1968	96.0	20.5	3.7
1994	1928	81.0	23.8	3.7
1995	2059	85.0	24.2	8.9
1996	2059	85.0	24.2	8.9
1997	2085	92.0	22.7	9.5
1998	2947	120.0	24.6	10.9
1999	3105	127.0	24.4	11.3
2000	3251	129.0	25.2	9.4
2001	3398	141.0	24.1	9.1
2002	3387	148.0	22.9	11.8
2003	3387	148.0	22.9	11.8
2004	3425	150.0	22.8	13.8
2005	3549	151.0	23.5	11.9
2006	3526	154.0	22.9	14
2007	3461	162.0	21.4	14.3
2008	3311	163.0	20.3	15.3
2009	3168	155.0	20.5	17.4
2010	3092	140.0	22.0	20.2
2011	3047	137.0	22.2	24.4
2012	2886	129.0	22.3	28
2013	2797	127.0	22.0	30.5
2014	2714	120.0	22.6	35.2
2015	2612	111.0	23.5	37.2
2016	2588	105.0	24.6	38.4
2017	2646	105.0	25.2	41.7
2018	2779	105.0	26.4	40.2
2019	2779	103.0	26.9	41
2020	2740	106.0	25.8	38.6
2021	2774	106.0	26.1	45.4
2022	2719	107.0	25.4	44.8
2023	2671	105.0	25.4	33.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Miami Palmetto Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$511 (7.6%)	$6,174 (92.4%)	$6,685
2019	$404 (6.0%)	$6,356 (94.0%)	$6,759
2020	$402 (5.4%)	$7,035 (94.6%)	$7,437
2021	$884 (11.5%)	$6,807 (88.5%)	$7,691
2022	$1,083 (12.8%)	$7,402 (87.2%)	$8,485
2023	$1,277 (13.5%)	$8,185 (86.5%)	$9,462

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 207^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 183^rd of 792 High schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Palmetto Senior High School)	67	61	6%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Palmetto Senior High School)	64	62	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami Palmetto Senior High School)	68	66	2%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Miami Palmetto Senior High School)	77	76	1%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami Palmetto Senior High School)	43	34	9%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Miami Palmetto Senior High School)	56	59	3%
End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)	55	49	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2779	2671	3.9%
African American	416	342	17.8%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	97	61	37.1%
Hispanic	1481	1609	8.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	744	627	15.7%
Two or More Races	35	28	20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41%	33.6%	7.4%

Schools Near Miami Palmetto Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Miami Palmetto Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7431 SW 120th Street	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 235-1360	2,671	105	25.4	33.6%	627 (23.5%)	342 (12.8%)	1,609 (60.2%)	61 (2.3%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	28 (1.0%)	60.7	207^th of 807 public high schools	74.3%		62.6	183^rd of 792 public high schools	76.9%	24	64.0	63.0	44.0	59.0	68.0	78.0	$9,462	$1,277	$8,185
Miami Killian Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10655 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 271-3311	1,069	53	20.1	60.8%	69 (6.5%)	232 (21.7%)	738 (69.0%)	14 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	43.6	383^rd of 807 public high schools	52.5%		31.1	491^st of 792 public high schools	38.0%	108	43.0	47.0	46.0	46.0	62.0	73.0	$13,600	$1,897	$11,703
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center	Public	6-12	10225 SW 147th Ter	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 233-1044	29	10	2.9	72.4%	0 (0.0%)	6 (20.7%)	20 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)							$108,404	$9,156	$99,248
Coral Reef Senior High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	10101 SW 152nd St	Miami	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 232-2044	3,243	126	25.7	34.5%	364 (11.2%)	356 (11.0%)	2,369 (73.0%)	113 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	38 (1.2%)	84.8	50^th of 807 public high schools	93.8%		87	39^th of 792 public high schools	95.1%	11	84.0	86.0	53.0	83.0	89.0	93.0	$8,869	$1,097	$7,771
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	15020 SW 102nd Ave	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(786) 573-5353	325	18	18.0	45.8%	36 (11.1%)	14 (4.3%)	264 (81.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	79.1	72^nd of 807 public high schools	91.1%		81.5	65^th of 792 public high schools	91.8%	7	78.0	86.0	57.0	75.0	89.0	93.0	$12,777	$1,517	$11,261
Kendall Greens High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8610 SW 107 Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 619-8129	511	0	41.0	11.7%	21 (4.1%)	12 (2.3%)	476 (93.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5	720^th of 807 public high schools	10.8%		4.8	713^th of 792 public high schools	10.0%	7	19.0	18.0	15.0	6.0	8.0	20.0	$8,286	$2,889	$5,397
School For Advanced Studies - South	Public	11-12	11011 SW 104th St # T-301	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-0510	284	6	47.3	38.4%	20 (7.0%)	5 (1.8%)	240 (84.5%)	18 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)							$11,615	$876	$10,739
International Studies Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	9-12	1570 Madruga Ave	Coral Gables	33146	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 663-7200	381	24	15.8	26.8%	45 (11.8%)	3 (0.8%)	328 (86.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	81.6	59^th of 807 public high schools	92.7%		85.8	46^th of 792 public high schools	94.2%	13	78.0	85.0	74.0	76.0	85.0	87.0	$14,167	$1,461	$12,706
Miami Youth Academy	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	19	0		15.8%	6 (31.6%)	11 (57.9%)	2 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Terra Environmental Research Institute	Public, Magnet	9-12	11005 SW 84th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 412-5800	1,619	66	24.5	32.2%	143 (8.8%)	29 (1.8%)	1,374 (84.9%)	61 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (0.7%)	93.9	4^th of 807 public high schools	99.5%		94.5	5^th of 792 public high schools	99.4%	1	96.0	93.0		98.0	97.0	98.0	$9,597	$1,201	$8,397

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Palmetto Senior High School

Miami Palmetto Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Coral Reef Elementary School
Elementary : Dr. Henry E. Perrine Academy Of The Arts
Elementary : Howard Drive Elementary School
Elementary : Palmetto Elementary School
Elementary : Pinecrest Elementary School
Elementary : Robert Russa Moton Elementary School
Middle : Palmetto Middle School
Middle : Southwood Middle School

How many students attend Miami Palmetto Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,671 students attended Miami Palmetto Senior High School.

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