North Gardens High School

Summary:

North Gardens High School is a public charter high school located in Miami Gardens, Florida, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 462. 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.

Despite being part of the Miami-Dade district, North Gardens High School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of Florida high schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all subject areas, including Algebra 1 (5% vs. 61% and 55%), Geometry (10% vs. 56% and 53%), Biology 1 (16% vs. 70% and 67%), and English Language Arts (6-11% vs. 54-56% and 53%). Additionally, the school has had extremely low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 12.5% to 23% over the past five years, which are much lower than the district and state averages. The school also experiences high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 71.3% to 94.4% over the past five years, which are much higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to nearby high schools in the same district, such as Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High, North Park High, and Miami Lakes Educational Center, North Gardens High School significantly underperforms, with lower academic proficiency rates, graduation rates, and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The performance of North Gardens High School stands in stark contrast to the higher-performing schools in the Miami-Dade district, such as Miami Lakes Educational Center, which ranks in the top 10% of Florida high schools and has proficiency rates well above the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

4692f NW 183rd St
Miami Gardens, FL 33055

(786) 528-6308

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
758^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,357

Student/teacher ratio: 48.0

Number of students: 432

Racial breakdown:

African American:

51.4%

Hispanic:

44.9%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Gardens High School ranks worse than 93.9% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 99^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.04. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Gardens 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 (51.4%), Hispanic (44.9%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Gardens High School is 48. 95 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare North Gardens High School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Gardens High School is $10,357, which is the 55^th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

North Gardens High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks North Gardens High School 758^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See North Gardens 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 North Gardens High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2014	9.49	591^st	687	14.0%
2016	3.59	653^rd	693	5.8%
2017	3.69	663^rd	714	7.1%
2018	5.70	625^th	716	12.7%
2019	3.48	675^th	734	8.0%
2021	2.89	709^th	746	5.0%
2022	3.50	713^th	774	7.9%
2023	2.49	772^nd	792	2.5%
2024	3.04	758^th	807	6.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, August 4, 2017

Hispanic girl in front desk thinks she owns the school. Gives limited info and has a very bad attitude. Spent more time flirting with a police officer that was there then helping me out. This was back in May, I hope she is no longer there. Close Quote

Enrollment information for North Gardens High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	3	182	1	59	0	0	245
2013	5	257	0	92	0	0	354
2014	4	250	0	112	0	0	366
2015	7	218	1	104	0	0	330
2016	10	210	1	131	0	0	352
2017	8	218	2	108	1	0	337
2018	4	176	1	86	0	0	267
2019	4	176	0	125	0	0	305
2020	5	208	0	160	0	1	374
2021	11	138	0	183	0	3	335
2022	10	178	0	235	0	4	427
2023	8	188	0	259	0	7	462
2024	6	222	1	194	0	9	432

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 Gardens High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	245	3.0	81.6	42.9
2013	354	6.0	59.0	43.5
2014	366	6.0	61.0	64.2
2015	330	7.0	47.1	39.7
2016	352	9.0	39.1	38.1
2017	337	9.0	37.4	26.7
2018	267	6.0	44.5	12.7
2019	305	n/a	n/a	8.5
2020	374	5.0	74.8	14.4
2021	335	0.0	n/a	41.8
2022	427	6.0	71.1	63.5
2023	462	7.0	66.0	5.8
2024	432	9.0	48.0	7.9

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 Gardens High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	245	3.0	81.6	42.9
2013	354	6.0	59.0	43.5
2014	366	6.0	61.0	64.2
2015	330	7.0	47.1	39.7
2016	352	9.0	39.1	38.1
2017	337	9.0	37.4	26.7
2018	267	6.0	44.5	12.7
2019	305	n/a	n/a	8.5
2020	374	5.0	74.8	14.4
2021	335	0.0	n/a	41.8
2022	427	6.0	71.1	63.5
2023	462	7.0	66.0	5.8
2024	432	9.0	48.0	7.9

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 Gardens High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$66 (1.0%)	$6,843 (99.0%)	$6,909
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,806 (100.0%)	$6,806
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$6,328 (100.0%)	$6,328
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$6,528 (100.0%)	$6,528
2022	$1,118 (13.5%)	$7,133 (86.5%)	$8,251
2023	$5,390 (52.0%)	$4,968 (48.0%)	$10,357

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Gardens High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 675^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 772^nd of 792 High schools	5.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (North Gardens High School)	20	8	12%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (North Gardens High School)	13	8	5%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (North Gardens High School)	16	12	4%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Geometry (North Gardens High School)	3	9	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	305	462	51.5%
African American	176	188	6.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	125	259	107.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	8	100%
Two or More Races	0	7
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.5%	5.8%	2.7%

Schools Near North Gardens 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 8th Grade	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
North Gardens High School	Public, Charter	9-12	4692f NW 183rd St	Miami Gardens	33055	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 528-6308	432	9	48.0	7.9%	6 (1.4%)	222 (51.4%)	194 (44.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.1%)	3	758^th of 807 public high schools	6.1%		2.5	772^nd of 792 public high schools	2.5%	14		11.0	6.0	5.0	10.0	16.0	11.0	$10,357	$5,390	$4,968
Acceleration Academies-Central Miami	Public	8-12	4719 NW 183rd St	Miami	33055	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(786) 629-1447	481	0		8.1%	25 (5.2%)	178 (37.0%)	270 (56.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	9.1	677^th of 807 public high schools	16.1%		8.3	670^th of 792 public high schools	15.4%	7	8.0	13.0	31.0	8.0	4.0	13.0	15.0	$7,360	$107	$7,254
Miami Carol City Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	3301 Miami Gardens Dr	Miami Gardens	33056	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 621-5681	807	48	16.8	72.6%	10 (1.2%)	596 (73.9%)	187 (23.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.4%)	25.4	583^rd of 807 public high schools	27.8%		16.3	631^st of 792 public high schools	20.3%	48		28.0	33.0	37.0	30.0	53.0	64.0	$15,562	$3,728	$11,834
Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College	Public	9-12	5780 NW 158th St	Miami Lakes	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 557-1100	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Miami Lakes Educational Center	Public, Magnet	9-12	5780 NW 158th St	Miami Lakes	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 557-1100	1,071	42	25.5	51.4%	25 (2.3%)	367 (34.3%)	658 (61.4%)	19 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	80.7	65^th of 807 public high schools	91.9%		81.7	61^st of 792 public high schools	92.3%	4		82.0	78.0	80.0	75.0	76.0	88.0	$10,971	$1,683	$9,289
American Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	18350 NW 67th Ave	Hialeah	33015	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 557-3770	1,627	77	21.1	58.1%	20 (1.2%)	507 (31.2%)	1,087 (66.8%)	7 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.3%)	31.8	521^st of 807 public high schools	35.4%		31	494^th of 792 public high schools	37.6%	27		38.0	37.0	40.0	38.0	54.0	62.0	$11,549	$1,995	$9,554
Miramar High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	3601 SW 89th Ave	Miramar	33025	Broward County	Broward	No	Yes	No	No	(754) 323-1350	1,951	80	24.5	48.9%	75 (3.8%)	1,527 (78.3%)	291 (14.9%)	25 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	26 (1.3%)	40.9	411^th of 807 public high schools	49.1%		28.6	517^th of 792 public high schools	34.7%	106		45.0	47.0	35.0	33.0	58.0	75.0	$9,527	$967	$8,561
North Park High School	Public, Charter	9-12	3400 NW 135th St	Opa Locka	33054	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 720-2995	559	8	69.8	8.6%	6 (1.1%)	268 (47.9%)	280 (50.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	2.5	774^th of 807 public high schools	4.1%		2.2	782^nd of 792 public high schools	1.3%	8		14.0	8.0	2.0	6.0	10.0	4.0	$8,895	$4,088	$4,807
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7977 W 12th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 823-1330	1,353	62	21.8	60.5%	28 (2.1%)	224 (16.6%)	1,087 (80.3%)	11 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22.3	624^th of 807 public high schools	22.7%		27.5	528^th of 792 public high schools	33.3%	96		27.0	32.0	27.0	34.0	44.0	59.0	$13,457	$2,492	$10,965
Miami Norland Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	1193 NW 193rd St	Miami	33169	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 653-1416	1,608	74	21.7	62.1%	10 (0.6%)	1,451 (90.2%)	134 (8.3%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	6 (0.4%)	29.9	545^th of 807 public high schools	32.5%		23.5	568^th of 792 public high schools	28.3%	23		40.0	43.0	40.0	42.0	54.0	45.0	$11,544	$2,354	$9,189

Frequently Asked Questions about North Gardens High School

How many students attend North Gardens High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 432 students attended North Gardens High School.

What is the racial makeup of North Gardens High School?

Students at North Gardens High School are 51% African American, 45% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

What district is North Gardens High School in?

Miami-Dade

Is North Gardens High School a good school?

North Gardens High School ranks in the bottom 6.1% of Florida high schools.

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