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South Miami Senior High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6856 SW 53rd St,
Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Gilberto D Bonce
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
95%
Niche Grade
C+
B
C+
B
C
B-
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
77
Full Time Teachers
77
Teachers in First or Second Year
9.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
540
Verbal
560
Average ACT
22
Math
20
English
22
Reading
23
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
6
AP Pass Rate
49.1%
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
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
394:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Hispanic
90.1%
Black
5%
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
466 Students
Miami Dade College
405 Students
University of Miami
302 Students
University of Florida
235 Students
Florida State University
209 Students
University of Central Florida
185 Students
Nova Southeastern University
125 Students
University of South Florida
101 Students
Florida Atlantic University
77 Students
University of North Florida
74 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
84 Students
Psychology
80 Students
Nursing
65 Students
Business
51 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
47 Students
Architecture
28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
24 Students
Computer Science
22 Students
Criminology
21 Students
Marketing
20 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/31/2025
I came here for all for years of high school, and it has never been a diverse school. The teachers doesn't focus on the students and it's overall and okay school .
11/1/2023
My experience at South Miami was a great experience mainly because of the people I met there. Some of the teachers and coaches there have changed my life for the better.
6/28/2023
the school had a great music program but it was kinda shabby because people would litter and make the bathrooms gross and there were a lot of fights. but I felt like I belonged there as a member of the magnet program and I quickly made many friends.
GreatSchools Reviews
9/24/2025
I have been an educator at this school for the past 19 years, and as many of my colleagues will attest, South Miami Senior is a hidden gem. Our specialized programs offer opportunities for all students to participate in programs they can connect with, making their high school experiences memorable a...
3/31/2022
Seeing as how there hasn't been a recent review, I felt it was time for a current, relevant review of SMSH! Our child started this year in a magnet program as a 9th grader. After careful consideration, this was the school they chose out of the 5 they were accepted to. During the magnet process, SMSH...
7/27/2014
Ever since Bonce got there he made the place a prison. It is no longer a school, I dropped out in 2008 because I hated every minute of it. Specially the administration, faculty and staff. They are all very disrespectful to the students. I have been able to graduate college and I am currently working...
4/27/2014
I think South Miami High has offered a better education than my previous private school. Like any school, there are great teachers, good teachers, and those that you wish you did not have to deal with. Overall, I have to say that this is a good school to attend.
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Average Home Value
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South Miami Senior High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Miami, FL, in the Glenvar Heights neighborhood, and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,437 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 26% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. South Miami Senior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $728,562. Discover additional schools in the area, like International Studies Preparatory Academy, Coral Gables Senior High School, Southwest Miami Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Miami has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Miami Senior High School.