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:
72^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,777

Student/teacher ratio: 18.0

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.2%

White:

11.1%

African American:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School ranks better than 91.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.12. (See more...)

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.

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: Hispanic (81.2%), White (11.1%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is 18, which is the 19^th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School is $12,777, which is the 25^th 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 72^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 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 Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	61.51	169^th	714	76.3%
2018	60.48	186^th	716	74.0%
2019	73.67	90^th	734	87.7%
2021	59.05	187^th	746	74.9%
2022	72.03	118^th	774	84.8%
2023	81.47	65^th	792	91.8%
2024	79.12	72^nd	807	91.1%

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

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	19	16	1	98	0	134
2016	41	29	3	186	1	260
2017	57	37	6	228	5	333
2018	64	42	7	329	5	447
2019	47	30	5	324	3	409
2020	47	29	6	303	4	389
2021	37	30	3	321	3	394
2022	36	19	3	295	7	360
2023	36	14	3	264	8	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 90^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 65^th 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)	68	78	10%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)	75	77	2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)	76	88	12%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)	85	95	10%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)	86	59	27%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School)	72	47	25%
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	409	325	20.5%
African American	30	14	53.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	3	40%
Hispanic	324	264	18.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	47	36	23.4%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	45.8%	16%

Schools Near Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (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 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 7th 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
Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	15020 SW 102nd Ave	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(786) 573-5353	325	18	18.0	45.8%	36 (11.1%)	14 (4.3%)	264 (81.2%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	79.1	72^nd of 807 public high schools	91.1%		81.5	65^th of 792 public high schools	91.8%	7		78.0	86.0		57.0	75.0	89.0	93.0		$12,777	$1,517	$11,261
Coral Reef Senior High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	10101 SW 152nd St	Miami	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 232-2044	3,243	126	25.7	34.5%	364 (11.2%)	356 (11.0%)	2,369 (73.0%)	113 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	38 (1.2%)	84.8	50^th of 807 public high schools	93.8%		87	39^th of 792 public high schools	95.1%	11		84.0	86.0		53.0	83.0	89.0	93.0		$8,869	$1,097	$7,771
Dorothy M. Wallace Cope Center	Public	6-12	10225 SW 147th Ter	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 233-1044	29	10	2.9	72.4%	0 (0.0%)	6 (20.7%)	20 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (10.3%)								(n/a)										$108,404	$9,156	$99,248
Miami Killian Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	10655 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 271-3311	1,069	53	20.1	60.8%	69 (6.5%)	232 (21.7%)	738 (69.0%)	14 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (1.5%)	43.6	383^rd of 807 public high schools	52.5%		31.1	491^st of 792 public high schools	38.0%	108		43.0	47.0		46.0	46.0	62.0	73.0		$13,600	$1,897	$11,703
Robert Morgan Educational Center	Public, Magnet	9-12	18180 SW 122nd Ave	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 253-9920	1,845	76	24.2	60.1%	66 (3.6%)	404 (21.9%)	1,323 (71.7%)	21 (1.1%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	25 (1.4%)	61.8	199^th of 807 public high schools	75.3%		57.6	222^nd of 792 public high schools	72.0%	23		64.0	66.0		59.0	58.0	66.0	73.0		$9,493	$1,637	$7,856
Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College	Public	9-12	18180 SW 122nd Ave	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 253-9920	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Secondary Student Success Center 803	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 694-4444	36	0		55.6%	1 (2.8%)	10 (27.8%)	25 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	11.0			11.0					18.0	$46,178	$10,860	$35,318
School For Advanced Studies - South	Public	11-12	11011 SW 104th St # T-301	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-0510	284	6	47.3	38.4%	20 (7.0%)	5 (1.8%)	240 (84.5%)	18 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)								(n/a)										$11,615	$876	$10,739
Miami Southridge Senior High	Public, Magnet	8-12	19355 SW 114th Ave	Miami	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 238-6110	2,085	97	21.4	69.8%	76 (3.6%)	645 (30.9%)	1,307 (62.7%)	17 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	33 (1.6%)	35.3	471^st of 807 public high schools	41.6%		36.4	427^th of 792 public high schools	46.1%	44		35.0	42.0		40.0	51.0	64.0	59.0		$10,937	$2,343	$8,595
Miami Palmetto Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	7431 SW 120th Street	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 235-1360	2,671	105	25.4	33.6%	627 (23.5%)	342 (12.8%)	1,609 (60.2%)	61 (2.3%)	3 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	28 (1.0%)	60.7	207^th of 807 public high schools	74.3%		62.6	183^rd of 792 public high schools	76.9%	24		64.0	63.0		44.0	59.0	68.0	78.0		$9,462	$1,277	$8,185

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

Is Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School a good school?

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

What district is Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of 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.

How many students attend Biotech@richmond Heights 9-12 High School?

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

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