William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

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William H. Turner Technical Arts High School ranks 201 st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

William H. Turner Technical Arts High School is a public high school in Miami, Florida, serving 1,208 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating.

The school has consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 92.3% to 98.2% over the past 5 years, significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, its test scores show a mixed performance, with strong results in Biology 1 and US History but lower proficiency in Algebra 1 and Geometry compared to the district and state. The school has also experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 19.3% in 2018-2019 to 25.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district average.

Comparing William H. Turner Technical Arts High School to nearby schools reveals some interesting patterns. Stellar Leadership Academy, a charter school, has significantly lower test scores and graduation rates, while Doctors Charter School of Miami Shores outperforms William H. Turner in most academic metrics. Meanwhile, Miami Northwestern Senior High, a traditional public high school, has lower test scores and graduation rates than William H. Turner, despite being in the same district.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

10151 NW 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147

(305) 691-8324

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
201^st of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,306

Student/teacher ratio: 24.6

Number of students: 1,208

Racial breakdown:

African American:

84.8%

Hispanic:

14.0%

Two or more races:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details William H. Turner Technical Arts High School ranks better than 75.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 38^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.64. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at William H. Turner Technical Arts 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 Racial makeup is: African American (84.8%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School is 24.6. 68 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare William H. Turner Technical Arts High School employs 49 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School is $11,306, which is the 38^th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

William H. Turner Technical Arts High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks William H. Turner Technical Arts High School 201^st of 807 Florida public high schools. (See William H. Turner Technical Arts 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 William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	58.58	209^th	484	56.8%
2005	55.50	231^st	487	52.6%
2006	47.73	263^rd	477	44.9%
2007	56.80	246^th	563	56.3%
2008	55.96	265^th	577	54.1%
2009	62.01	231^st	587	60.6%
2010	62.93	237^th	620	61.8%
2011	58.88	276^th	622	55.6%
2012	49.46	243^rd	606	59.9%
2013	62.92	176^th	648	72.8%
2014	54.22	283^rd	687	58.8%
2016	49.09	283^rd	693	59.2%
2017	42.58	346^th	714	51.5%
2018	53.60	243^rd	716	66.1%
2019	54.04	253^rd	734	65.5%
2021	39.07	376^th	746	49.6%
2022	52.25	252^nd	774	67.4%
2023	55.33	239^th	792	69.8%
2024	61.64	201^st	807	75.1%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	29	772	4	228	1	n/a	n/a	0	1034
1995	68	1326	5	547	1	n/a	n/a	0	1947
1996	68	1326	5	547	1	n/a	n/a	0	1947
1997	81	1337	7	692	1	n/a	n/a	0	2118
1998	116	1216	13	776	2	n/a	n/a	0	2123
1999	108	1112	9	887	5	n/a	n/a	0	2121
2000	89	1043	9	853	3	n/a	n/a	0	1997
2001	81	1049	10	802	2	n/a	n/a	0	1944
2002	56	1137	11	655	1	n/a	n/a	0	1860
2003	56	1137	11	655	1	n/a	n/a	0	1860
2004	45	1117	10	647	2	n/a	n/a	0	1821
2005	41	1103	11	623	4	n/a	n/a	0	1782
2006	41	1107	7	610	5	n/a	n/a	0	1770
2007	30	1126	8	553	4	n/a	n/a	7	1728
2008	21	1234	10	522	5	n/a	n/a	8	1800
2009	19	1237	8	464	3	n/a	n/a	15	1746
2010	20	1280	9	438	3	n/a	n/a	1	1751
2011	18	1144	6	357	3	0	1	0	1529
2012	14	1077	6	274	0	0	1	0	1372
2013	9	1156	6	264	2	0	1	0	1438
2014	13	1216	4	284	3	0	2	0	1522
2015	13	1268	4	282	3	0	2	0	1572
2016	6	1191	5	263	3	0	2	0	1470
2017	10	1261	6	250	1	0	2	0	1530
2018	8	1239	7	219	0	0	1	0	1474
2019	5	1168	6	186	0	0	9	0	1374
2020	7	1123	2	175	0	0	18	0	1325
2021	7	1105	2	181	0	1	20	0	1316
2022	9	1058	3	174	0	1	13	0	1258
2023	5	1024	2	169	0	1	7	0	1208

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 William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1034	45.0	23.0	47.9
1995	1947	92.0	21.2	43.4
1996	1947	92.0	21.2	43.4
1997	2118	94.0	22.5	41.5
1998	2123	95.0	22.3	46.8
1999	2121	96.0	22.1	54.1
2000	1997	100.0	20.0	57
2001	1944	102.0	19.1	50
2002	1860	92.0	20.2	64.1
2003	1860	92.0	20.2	64.1
2004	1821	92.0	19.8	64.2
2005	1782	94.0	19.0	67.3
2006	1770	98.0	18.1	69.2
2007	1728	98.0	17.6	65.4
2008	1800	96.0	18.8	64.2
2009	1746	86.9	20.2	69.3
2010	1751	83.0	21.1	75.4
2011	1529	74.0	20.6	80.3
2012	1372	66.0	20.7	82.9
2013	1438	69.0	20.8	84.9
2014	1522	71.0	21.4	88.3
2015	1572	72.0	21.8	82.6
2016	1470	69.0	21.3	88.4
2017	1530	69.0	22.1	84.7
2018	1474	67.0	22.0	74.7
2019	1374	63.0	21.8	80.7
2020	1325	54.0	24.5	80.1
2021	1316	55.0	23.9	89.7
2022	1258	54.0	23.2	91.3
2023	1208	49.0	24.6	71.7

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 William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	1034	45.0	23.0	47.9
1995	1947	92.0	21.2	43.4
1996	1947	92.0	21.2	43.4
1997	2118	94.0	22.5	41.5
1998	2123	95.0	22.3	46.8
1999	2121	96.0	22.1	54.1
2000	1997	100.0	20.0	57
2001	1944	102.0	19.1	50
2002	1860	92.0	20.2	64.1
2003	1860	92.0	20.2	64.1
2004	1821	92.0	19.8	64.2
2005	1782	94.0	19.0	67.3
2006	1770	98.0	18.1	69.2
2007	1728	98.0	17.6	65.4
2008	1800	96.0	18.8	64.2
2009	1746	86.9	20.2	69.3
2010	1751	83.0	21.1	75.4
2011	1529	74.0	20.6	80.3
2012	1372	66.0	20.7	82.9
2013	1438	69.0	20.8	84.9
2014	1522	71.0	21.4	88.3
2015	1572	72.0	21.8	82.6
2016	1470	69.0	21.3	88.4
2017	1530	69.0	22.1	84.7
2018	1474	67.0	22.0	74.7
2019	1374	63.0	21.8	80.7
2020	1325	54.0	24.5	80.1
2021	1316	55.0	23.9	89.7
2022	1258	54.0	23.2	91.3
2023	1208	49.0	24.6	71.7

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 William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$698 (9.4%)	$6,738 (90.6%)	$7,436
2019	$891 (11.1%)	$7,136 (88.9%)	$8,027
2020	$713 (8.3%)	$7,926 (91.7%)	$8,639
2021	$1,482 (16.7%)	$7,408 (83.3%)	$8,889
2022	$1,720 (16.3%)	$8,804 (83.7%)	$10,524
2023	$2,046 (18.1%)	$9,259 (81.9%)	$11,306

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 253^rd of 734 High schools	Ranks 239^th of 792 High schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (William H. Turner Technical Arts High School)	58	63	5%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (William H. Turner Technical Arts High School)	56	49	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (William H. Turner Technical Arts High School)	74	49	25%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (William H. Turner Technical Arts High School)	80	74	6%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (William H. Turner Technical Arts High School)	36	26	10%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (William H. Turner Technical Arts High School)	46	40	6%
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	1374	1208	12.1%
African American	1168	1024	12.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	6	2	66.7%
Hispanic	186	169	9.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	5	5
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	71.7%	9%

Schools Near William H. Turner Technical Arts High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (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 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William H. Turner Technical Arts High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10151 NW 19th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 691-8324	1,208	49	24.6	71.7%	5 (0.4%)	1,024 (84.8%)	169 (14.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (0.6%)	61.6	201^st of 807 public high schools	75.1%		55.3	239^th of 792 public high schools	69.8%	38				69.0	64.0					44.0	44.0	72.0	79.0		$11,306	$2,046	$9,259
Cope Center North	Public	6-12	9950 NW 19th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 836-3300	43	9	4.7	74.4%	0 (0.0%)	27 (62.8%)	14 (32.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.7%)								(n/a)													40.0		$81,360	$7,177	$74,183
Miami Central Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1781 NW 95th St	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 696-4161	1,398	79	17.6	73.5%	16 (1.1%)	1,032 (73.8%)	338 (24.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (0.8%)	23.6	606^th of 807 public high schools	24.9%		22	587^th of 792 public high schools	25.9%	19				29.0	38.0					27.0	20.0	49.0	59.0		$13,059	$2,852	$10,207
School For Advanced Studies North	Public	11-12	11380 NW 27th Ave # 1111	Miami	33167	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-1089	132	3	44.0	40.9%	15 (11.4%)	24 (18.2%)	91 (68.9%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)															$7,990	$529	$7,461
Stellar Leadership Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	7900 NW 27th Ave # F20	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 693-2273	300	13	23.0	97.0%	0 (0.0%)	163 (54.3%)	132 (44.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	2.3	779^th of 807 public high schools	3.5%		4.5	717^th of 792 public high schools	9.5%	62				5.0	0.0					3.0	8.0	11.0	13.0		$9,610	$1,937	$7,673
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores	Public, Charter	6-12	11301 NW 5th Ave	Miami Shores	33168	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 754-2381	596	32	18.6	25.3%	43 (7.2%)	351 (58.9%)	188 (31.5%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	64.1	180^th of 807 public high schools	77.7%		73.3	111^th of 792 public high schools	86.0%	69	70.0	56.0	64.0	56.0	69.0	48.0	51.0	66.0	42.0	67.0	68.0	65.0	79.0	80.0	$9,734	$66	$9,668
The Seed School Of Miami	Public, Charter	6-12	1901 NW 127 St	Miami	33167	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(855) 818-7333	263	27	9.7	82.1%	10 (3.8%)	191 (72.6%)	58 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	20.7	634^th of 807 public high schools	21.4%		18.6	616^th of 792 public high schools	22.2%	18	22.0	26.0	14.0	30.0	30.0	11.0	26.0	16.0	12.0	26.0	28.0	72.0	46.0	40.0	$53,520	$608	$52,912
Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education.	Public	9-12	8950 NW 2nd Ave	El Portal	33150	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 756-2100	62	7	8.8	83.9%	1 (1.6%)	17 (27.4%)	42 (67.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.2%)	15.3	661^st of 807 public high schools	18.1%		6.3	690^th of 792 public high schools	12.9%	29				21.0	31.0					16.0	38.0	38.0	39.0		$28,596	$2,913	$25,683
Secondary Student Success Center-804	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 694-4444	16	0		37.5%	0 (0.0%)	10 (62.5%)	6 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		0.0												18.0
D.A. Dorsey Technical College	Public	9-12	7100 NW 17th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 693-2490	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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Miami-Dade

How many students attend William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,208 students attended William H. Turner Technical Arts High School.

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William H. Turner Technical Arts High School ranks 201^st of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of William H. Turner Technical Arts High School?

Students at William H. Turner Technical Arts High School are 85% African American, 14% Hispanic.

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