North Park High School

Summary:

North Park High School is a public charter high school located in Opa Locka, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 548 and 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.

Despite being part of a relatively high-performing district, North Park High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Florida high schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 699-782 out of 716-807 schools and a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger since 2015-2016. The school has extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 17.9% to 36.8% over the past 5 years, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, North Park High School has had chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 83.8% to 95.9% over the past 5 years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When comparing North Park High School to nearby schools, such as William H. Turner Technical Arts High School and Miami Lakes Educational Center, it is clear that North Park is an outlier in terms of performance. These nearby schools have significantly higher graduation rates (98%), lower chronic absenteeism (14.9-25.1%), and much higher test scores (44-88% proficiency) compared to North Park's 2-14% proficiency in ELA and math. The combination of these factors suggests that North Park High School is facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support are needed to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 3400 NW 135th St
       Opa Locka, FL  33054


(305) 720-2995

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
774th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,895 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  69.8 Help
Number of students:  559

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.1%
African American:
47.9%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Park High School ranks worse than 95.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 101st 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 2.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.1%), African American (47.9%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Park High School is 69.8. 101 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Park High School is $8,895. 90 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

North Park High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks North Park High School 774th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See North Park 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 North Park High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 7.28 603rd 687 12.2%
2016 2.62 676th 693 2.5%
2017 2.05 694th 714 2.8%
2018 1.40 705th 716 1.5%
2019 2.28 699th 734 4.8%
2021 3.17 702nd 746 5.9%
2022 2.33 746th 774 3.6%
2023 2.23 782nd 792 1.3%
2024 2.48 774th 807 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for North Park High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 1 95 0 21 0 0 0 0 117
2013 5 246 0 109 0 0 0 0 360
2014 4 266 0 98 0 0 0 0 368
2015 6 209 1 126 0 1 0 0 343
2016 5 197 0 162 0 0 0 0 364
2017 11 194 0 167 0 0 2 0 374
2018 5 187 0 182 0 0 1 0 375
2019 6 225 0 168 0 0 1 0 400
2020 6 275 1 225 0 0 1 0 508
2021 2 249 0 251 0 0 2 0 504
2022 3 249 0 263 0 0 5 0 520
2023 0 260 1 283 0 0 4 0 548
2024 6 268 0 280 0 0 5 0 559

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 North Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 117 5.0 23.4 61.5
2013 360 8.0 45.0 53.3
2014 368 n/a n/a 51.9
2015 343 7.0 49.0 21.3
2016 364 8.0 45.5 25.3
2017 374 7.0 53.4 20.3
2018 375 n/a n/a 9.1
2019 400 n/a n/a 15
2020 508 9.0 56.4 10.2
2021 504 0.0 n/a 42.1
2022 520 n/a n/a 60.6
2023 548 9.0 60.8 10.4
2024 559 8.0 69.8 8.6

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 North Park High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 117 5.0 23.4 61.5
2013 360 8.0 45.0 53.3
2014 368 n/a n/a 51.9
2015 343 7.0 49.0 21.3
2016 364 8.0 45.5 25.3
2017 374 7.0 53.4 20.3
2018 375 n/a n/a 9.1
2019 400 n/a n/a 15
2020 508 9.0 56.4 10.2
2021 504 0.0 n/a 42.1
2022 520 n/a n/a 60.6
2023 548 9.0 60.8 10.4
2024 559 8.0 69.8 8.6

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 North Park High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $5,538 (100.0%) $5,538
2019 $00 (0.0%) $5,486 (100.0%) $5,486
2020 $00 (0.0%) $5,285 (100.0%) $5,285
2021 $00 (0.0%) $5,463 (100.0%) $5,463
2022 $898 (9.7%) $8,323 (90.3%) $9,221
2023 $4,088 (46.0%) $4,807 (54.0%) $8,895

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Park High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 699th of 734 High schoolsRanks 782nd of 792 High schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (North Park High School)012
 12%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Park High School)62
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (North Park High School)43
 1%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (North Park High School)62
 4%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (North Park High School)114
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (North Park High School)32
 1%
   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 Students400548
 37%
African American225260
 15.6%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic168283
 68.5%
Pacific Islander00
White60
 100%
Two or More Races14
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%10.4%
 4.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Park High School

Students at North Park High School are 50% Hispanic, 48% African American, 1% White.

North Park High School ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Florida high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 559 students attended North Park High School.


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