Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

Summary:

Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is a public high school in Miami, Florida, serving 325 students in grades 9-12. 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.

Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized test scores, including EOC and FAST assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in subjects like Biology 1 (89% vs. 70% and 67%), US History (93% vs. 70% and 68%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (86% vs. 56% and 53%). The school has also maintained an impressive four-year graduation rate, ranging from 96.3% to 100% over the past few years, which is higher than the state and district averages. Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Florida, with a ranking as high as 65th out of 792 Florida high schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and has maintained a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other high schools in the immediate vicinity, such as Coral Reef Senior High School, Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School stands out for its stronger academic performance, higher graduation rates, and higher school rankings. The school's diverse student population, with a majority Hispanic enrollment and smaller percentages of White, African American, and Asian students, is reflective of the broader Miami-Dade community. However, the school has experienced fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area that the school may want to address to ensure consistent student attendance and engagement.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

 15020 SW 102nd Ave
       Miami, FL  33185


(786) 573-5353

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
72nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,777 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.2%
White:
11.1%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 22nd 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 79.12. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 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 (81.2%), White (11.1%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is 18, which is the 19th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School employs 18 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is $12,777, which is the 25th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School 72nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 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 Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.51 169th 714 76.3%
2018 60.48 186th 716 74.0%
2019 73.67 90th 734 87.7%
2021 59.05 187th 746 74.9%
2022 72.03 118th 774 84.8%
2023 81.47 65th 792 91.8%
2024 79.12 72nd 807 91.1%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 19 16 1 98 0 0 0 0 134
2016 41 29 3 186 0 0 1 0 260
2017 57 37 6 228 0 0 5 0 333
2018 64 42 7 329 0 0 5 0 447
2019 47 30 5 324 0 0 3 0 409
2020 47 29 6 303 0 0 4 0 389
2021 37 30 3 321 0 0 3 0 394
2022 36 19 3 295 0 0 7 0 360
2023 36 14 3 264 0 0 8 0 325

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 Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 134 9.0 14.8 64.9
2016 260 15.0 17.3 65
2017 333 20.0 16.6 64.3
2018 447 25.0 17.8 59.5
2019 409 23.0 17.7 61.9
2020 389 21.0 18.5 61.7
2021 394 23.0 17.1 67
2022 360 21.0 17.1 63.9
2023 325 18.0 18.0 45.8

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 Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 134 9.0 14.8 64.9
2016 260 15.0 17.3 65
2017 333 20.0 16.6 64.3
2018 447 25.0 17.8 59.5
2019 409 23.0 17.7 61.9
2020 389 21.0 18.5 61.7
2021 394 23.0 17.1 67
2022 360 21.0 17.1 63.9
2023 325 18.0 18.0 45.8

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 Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $705 (8.6%) $7,534 (91.4%) $8,239
2019 $251 (3.0%) $8,188 (97.0%) $8,440
2020 $241 (2.4%) $9,908 (97.6%) $10,148
2021 $975 (9.6%) $9,196 (90.4%) $10,171
2022 $1,569 (13.1%) $10,386 (86.9%) $11,956
2023 $1,517 (11.9%) $11,261 (88.1%) $12,777

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 734 High schoolsRanks 65th of 792 High schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)6878
 10%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)7577
 2%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)7688
 12%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)8595
 10%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)8659
 27%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)7247
 25%
   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 Students409325
 20.5%
African American3014
 53.3%
American Indian00
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic324264
 18.5%
Pacific Islander00
White4736
 23.4%
Two or More Races38
 166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.9%45.8%
 16%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

Students at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School are 81% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School.

Yes. Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School ranks in the top 8.9% of Florida high schools.


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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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