Felix Varela Senior High School

Summary:

Felix Varela Senior High School is a public high school in Miami, Florida, serving 2,068 students in grades 9-12 and part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida.

Felix Varela Senior High School stands out for its consistently high four-year graduation rate of 98.3%, significantly higher than the state and district averages. However, the school faces challenges with a chronic absenteeism rate of 41.5%, notably higher than the state and district. While the school's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, it shows strengths in subjects like US History and Biology, with proficiency rates exceeding the state and district. Compared to nearby schools like Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer and Terra Environmental Research Institute, Felix Varela lags behind in overall academic performance, but its higher graduation rate is a positive factor.

The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, making up 91.73% of the student body, with the remaining students being White (4.21%), African American (2.27%), Asian (1.4%), and other races (0.39%). The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 49.08%, suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Felix Varela's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $10,070 in the 2022-2023 school year, higher than the state and district averages, but its student-teacher ratio remains relatively high at 24.9, which may impact the quality of individual attention and support for students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 15255 SW 96th St
       Miami, FL  33196


(305) 752-7900

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,070 Help


Feeder schools for Felix Varela Senior High School:

Elementary:    Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School
    Kendall Square K-8 Center
    Oliver Hoover Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  24.9 Help
Number of students:  2,068

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.7%
White:
4.2%
African American:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Compare Details Felix Varela Senior High School ranks worse than 56.6% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 66th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.61. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Felix Varela Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.7%), White (4.2%), African American (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Felix Varela Senior High School is 24.9. 69 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Felix Varela Senior High School employs 83 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Felix Varela Senior High School is $10,070, which is the 59th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Felix Varela Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Felix Varela Senior High School 457th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Felix Varela Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

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


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Rank History for Felix Varela Senior High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.43 277th 484 42.8%
2005 55.83 227th 487 53.4%
2006 56.62 217th 477 54.5%
2007 55.82 251st 563 55.4%
2008 57.99 249th 577 56.8%
2009 60.43 246th 587 58.1%
2010 61.87 246th 620 60.3%
2011 60.77 261st 622 58.0%
2012 49.53 241st 606 60.2%
2013 56.22 233rd 648 64.0%
2014 50.88 321st 687 53.3%
2016 44.79 329th 693 52.5%
2017 42.55 347th 714 51.4%
2018 42.01 357th 716 50.1%
2019 37.71 414th 734 43.6%
2021 35.37 421st 746 43.6%
2022 35.24 440th 774 43.2%
2023 39.67 391st 792 50.6%
2024 36.61 457th 807 43.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Felix Varela Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 319 91 36 1663 0 n/a n/a 0 2109
2002 576 187 87 3643 1 n/a n/a 0 4494
2003 576 187 87 3643 1 n/a n/a 0 4494
2004 557 216 96 3785 1 n/a n/a 0 4655
2005 524 218 86 3460 3 n/a n/a 0 4291
2006 502 230 92 3348 7 n/a n/a 0 4179
2007 419 185 98 3018 5 n/a n/a 46 3771
2008 363 179 88 2894 4 n/a n/a 63 3591
2009 330 178 85 2699 1 n/a n/a 75 3368
2010 306 186 84 2483 0 n/a n/a 15 3074
2011 314 196 73 2455 0 1 14 0 3053
2012 322 173 63 2454 1 1 10 0 3024
2013 309 155 54 2623 3 1 12 0 3157
2014 299 138 56 2662 3 0 11 0 3169
2015 282 104 46 2572 2 1 14 0 3021
2016 239 89 49 2482 1 1 21 0 2882
2017 218 72 41 2426 1 2 22 0 2782
2018 158 76 36 2306 0 1 18 0 2595
2019 131 60 34 2171 0 1 15 0 2412
2020 101 54 31 1999 0 1 8 0 2194
2021 78 51 23 1933 0 3 6 0 2094
2022 77 49 25 1853 0 3 5 0 2012
2023 87 47 29 1897 0 3 5 0 2068

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 Felix Varela Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 2109 90.0 23.4 37.2
2002 4494 181.0 24.8 41.2
2003 4494 181.0 24.8 41.2
2004 4655 179.0 26.0 42.7
2005 4291 185.0 23.2 43.6
2006 4179 182.0 23.0 42.6
2007 3771 169.0 22.3 43
2008 3591 171.0 21.0 40.5
2009 3368 158.1 21.4 49
2010 3074 146.5 20.9 51.7
2011 3053 141.0 21.6 58.1
2012 3024 133.0 22.7 65
2013 3157 134.0 23.5 69
2014 3169 132.0 24.0 70.7
2015 3021 122.0 24.7 71.9
2016 2882 117.0 24.6 71.8
2017 2782 115.0 24.1 67.9
2018 2595 112.0 23.1 64.1
2019 2412 101.0 23.8 66.5
2020 2194 97.0 22.6 64.5
2021 2094 93.0 22.5 73.2
2022 2012 83.0 24.2 73.3
2023 2068 83.0 24.9 49.1

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 Felix Varela Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 2109 90.0 23.4 37.2
2002 4494 181.0 24.8 41.2
2003 4494 181.0 24.8 41.2
2004 4655 179.0 26.0 42.7
2005 4291 185.0 23.2 43.6
2006 4179 182.0 23.0 42.6
2007 3771 169.0 22.3 43
2008 3591 171.0 21.0 40.5
2009 3368 158.1 21.4 49
2010 3074 146.5 20.9 51.7
2011 3053 141.0 21.6 58.1
2012 3024 133.0 22.7 65
2013 3157 134.0 23.5 69
2014 3169 132.0 24.0 70.7
2015 3021 122.0 24.7 71.9
2016 2882 117.0 24.6 71.8
2017 2782 115.0 24.1 67.9
2018 2595 112.0 23.1 64.1
2019 2412 101.0 23.8 66.5
2020 2194 97.0 22.6 64.5
2021 2094 93.0 22.5 73.2
2022 2012 83.0 24.2 73.3
2023 2068 83.0 24.9 49.1

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 Felix Varela Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $485 (6.9%) $6,594 (93.1%) $7,079
2019 $609 (8.0%) $7,034 (92.0%) $7,644
2020 $415 (5.1%) $7,782 (94.9%) $8,197
2021 $958 (11.0%) $7,716 (88.9%) $8,675
2022 $1,338 (13.4%) $8,684 (86.7%) $10,021
2023 $1,382 (13.7%) $8,688 (86.3%) $10,070

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Felix Varela Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 414th of 734 High schoolsRanks 391st of 792 High schools
 7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Felix Varela Senior High School)5142
 9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Felix Varela Senior High School)4442
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Felix Varela Senior High School)6355
 8%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Felix Varela Senior High School)6562
 3%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Felix Varela Senior High School)4734
 13%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Felix Varela Senior High School)3330
 3%
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students24122068
 14.3%
African American6047
 21.7%
American Indian00
Asian3429
 14.7%
Hispanic21711897
 12.6%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White13187
 33.6%
Two or More Races155
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.5%49.1%
 17.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Felix Varela Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 2,068 students attended Felix Varela Senior High School.

Felix Varela Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School
Elementary : Kendall Square K-8 Center
Elementary : Oliver Hoover Elementary School

Students at Felix Varela Senior High School are 92% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Felix Varela Senior High School ranks 457th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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