Felix Varela Senior High School

15255 SW 96TH ST, Miami, FL Phone School Home
Academic Summary
Public Magnet
School Type
2,595
Students
8-12
Grades Offered
23 to 1
Students to Teacher Ratio
39%
Percent Proficient - Math
48%
Percent Proficient - Reading/Language Arts
Dade County School District Living Summary view more
883,372
households
2,653,460
Total Population
$289,600
Average House Value
$1,328
Average Housing Rent
$51,347
Average Household Income
83.21%
Health Insurance Coverage
100%
Household with Internet
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School Overview

Felix Varela Senior High School is a public Magnet school located in Miami, Florida. It is a school in Dade County School District district.

According to the Florida state assessment result, 39% of students are proficient in Math learning and 48% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.

It has 2,595 students through grade 8 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1 where a total of 112 teachers are teaching for the school.

Student Population

A total of 2,595 students are attending Felix Varela Senior High School. By gender, there are 1,386 and 1,209 female students at the school.

Gifted/Talented Programs

Felix Varela Senior High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 291 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.

TotalMaleFemale
Hispanic248130118
Asian615
Black725
White221012
Two or More Races835
IDEA program550
Total291 146145

Teachers & Staffs

Total 112 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Felix Varela Senior High School and the students to teacher ratio is 23 to 1. 97.3% of teachers are certified. 91.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.

HeadcountNote
Total FTE of Teachers112Students per teacher: 23 to 1
Teachers who are certified10997.3%
Teachers who are not certified32.7%
Teachers in their first year of teaching65.4%
Teachers in their second year of teaching43.6%
School counselors4Students per counselor: 649 to 1
Law Enforcement Officer--
Security guards--
Nurses1-
Psychologists--
Social workers--

Social/Economic Characteristics

A total of 883,372 households is located in Dade County School District, FL area. The average home price is $289,600 and the average rent cost is $1,328. The unemployment rate is 5.30% and the average household income is $51,347.
You can view more living characteristics in Dade County School District area at social and economic page.
Value
Total Households883,372 Households
Population2,653,460
Male1,311,459
Female1,387,969
Child Population847,574
Total Housing Units1,024,194 Units
Average House Value$289,600
Average Rent Cost$1,328
Unemployment Rate5.30%
Average Household Income$51,347
Heath Insurance Coverage83.21%
Internet Coverage100.00%%

Advanced Placement Programs

Felix Varela Senior High School offers 21 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 658 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 570 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Felix Varela Senior High School.

Number of Students EnrolledPercent Enrolled
Number of AP program offered21 Programs
Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs658
25%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs127
5%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs166
6%
Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs580
22%
Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation570
22%

Academic Achievement

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