Miami Beach Senior High School

Miami Beach Senior High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2231 Prairie Ave,  Miami Beach, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
3.8
2.6
2,258 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John J Donohue
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1190
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
35%
Reading Proficiency
56%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
56%
Math Proficiency
35%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1190
Math
580
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
25
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
47.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
475:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.5%
Female
47.5%
Hispanic
67.2%
White
26.5%
Black
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Two or more races
1%

School Rankings

#112 Niche Standout HS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB 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 755 Students
University of Florida 696 Students
Florida State University 622 Students
University of Miami 586 Students
Miami Dade College 526 Students
University of Central Florida 414 Students
University of South Florida 277 Students
New York University 230 Students
Florida Atlantic University 205 Students
Nova Southeastern University 165 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 282 Students
Psychology 185 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 121 Students
Biology 120 Students
Marketing 112 Students
Computer Science 89 Students
Political Science and Government 86 Students
Finance 82 Students
Criminology 76 Students
Pre-Law Studies 72 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 574 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
5/27/2025
I really enjoy my experience at Beach high. I think that when you go and search for opportunities you will definitely find them. I would say that certain groups of students are a little neglected but with a big school it's hard to get everyone ready for work or college if they don't want the help. Our special education program is amazing the schools has great teachers there and our best buddies is another plus. Most of the teachers are great. Overall I highly recommend the school and I am very happy I go here.
4.0 Junior
12/18/2024
The programs offered at this school are very good if you use them correctly, as the school offers an IB program which allows students to be fully prepared for the college experience. However if you are in the regular classes you are less likely to get into a good college as that is where the school begins to lack help.
2.0 Alum
5/31/2024
Miami beach senior high school is a school that incentivizes laziness and lack of effort in its students. its faculty is overworked and underpaid and the administrative body focus more on issues about appearing better than actually being better.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 9 Reviews
1.0 other
9/24/2023
I just graduated from this school two days ago and I have to say it’s absolutely horrendous. This school does a really great job of clipping students wings and not allowing them to express themselves. The administration is too caught up in how much funding they get then paying attention to a student...
2.0 student
5/5/2023
I currently go there and the sucks that being said, we are going through a reformative period where administration is changing to better control the incoming classes. However, in my past four years, it’s been nothing but skipping, smoking and kids getting suspended. The scholars and ib have a whole...
1.0 other
1/13/2022
terrible worst school to send your kids
5.0 parent
4/15/2021
My daughter is in the scholars program at this school. She's been attending online school because of Covid. I hear her teachers teaching and they are FANTASTIC! My son was also just accepted into the school and Mrs. Guido the registrar was very helpful and took the time to explain and help me with e...

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Miami Beach Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Miami Beach, FL and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 2,258 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 35% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 56% are proficient in reading. Miami Beach Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.41, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1190 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $3,176,130. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mechina High School of South Florida, Hebrew Academy (RASG), Klurman Mesivta High School, and more. Learn more about what Miami Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Miami Beach Senior High School.

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