Homestead Senior High School

Homestead Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2351 SE 12th Ave,  Homestead, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
3.4
3.2
1,798 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Guillermo Munoz
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Average SAT Score
960
Average ACT Score
17
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
29%
Average GPA
3.17
Graduation Rate
99%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
C+
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.17
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
29%
College Prep
Average SAT
960
Math
470
Verbal
490
Average ACT
17
Math
17
English
17
Reading
18
Science
17
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
43.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
391:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Hispanic
56.6%
Black
38.8%
White
3.7%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida International University 558 Students
Miami Dade College 480 Students
Florida State University 357 Students
University of Miami 334 Students
University of Central Florida 304 Students
University of Florida 301 Students
Florida A&M University 292 Students
Florida Atlantic University 242 Students
University of North Florida 241 Students
University of South Florida 233 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 159 Students
Business 117 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 70 Students
Biology 53 Students
Criminology 52 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 44 Students
Small Business Management 33 Students
Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN) 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 263 Reviews
4.0 Senior
5/15/2025
Since it was my first timein Homestead Senior High as a senior I really enjoyed the school, their clubs and academic and their teaching. The school is fun.
4.0 Junior
3/17/2025
The best part of Homestead Senior High School is the teachers that help us with our work and motivate us to improve.
1.0 Senior
10/19/2024
My overall experience after attending Homestead Senior for 3+ years and still currently enrolled there I would say it's not a good academic environment from the horrible school staff to the very violent students; also the very limited educated, trustworthy, and knowledgeable teachers/staff.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 22 Reviews
1.0 other
9/11/2025
Graduated in 2019. Way better than keys gate which I transferred from. But atmosphere here was very toxic. Rude teachers. A lot of characters at this school. Lunch was fantastic.
5.0 teacher
3/24/2023
This school is now a state graded “B”! 2023 is new growth in this school!#YoooSTEAD
5.0 parent
3/9/2015
My son is a junior at HSHS and he is in honor classes and dual enrollment classes. He is doing great and the teachers I have come across have been excellent. They are concerned for the kids education, they call you and schedule parent/student/teacher conferences if they feel they need to, to make su...
1.0 other
8/4/2013
Sadly, I am a student who is currently enrolled at HSHS. The teachers are highly unprofessional, and the students are practically illiterate! Coming here all the way from upstate New York, I'll have to say that there is a tremendous decline in education here compared to where I'm from. Ever since I'...

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Homestead Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Homestead, FL and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,798 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 34% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Homestead Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.17, the graduation rate is 99%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 960 and an ACT score of 17. The average home value in this area is $416,446. Discover additional schools in the area, like Medical Academy for Science & Technology (MAST), Avant School of Excellence Inc, Shepherd of God Christain Academy Corporation, and more. Learn more about what Homestead has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Homestead Senior High School.

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