The School for Advanced Studies is a dual-enrollment secondary school in Miami, Florida. It is a part of the Miami-Dade County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ System and is located at five campuses of Miami Dade College: Homestead campus, Kendall campus, North campus, West campus, and Wolfson campus.
School For Advanced Studies - South serves 273 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 34:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School For Advanced Studies - South ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
School For Advanced Studies - South's student population of 273 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
White, Blue
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Striving to Serve you Better!
School Mascot
Wild Tigers
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Advanced Studies - South is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
34:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
82%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
9%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Tigers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are School For Advanced Studies - South often compared to?
School For Advanced Studies - Southis often viewed alongside schools like Mast Academy, Coral Reef Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What is the graduation rate of School For Advanced Studies - South?
The graduation rate of School For Advanced Studies - South is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend School For Advanced Studies - South?
273 students attend School For Advanced Studies - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of School For Advanced Studies - South students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Advanced Studies - South?
School For Advanced Studies - South has a student ration of 34:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does School For Advanced Studies - South offer ?
School For Advanced Studies - South offers enrollment in grades 11-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School For Advanced Studies - South part of?
School For Advanced Studies - South is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of First Grading Period
October 17, 2025 (Friday)
First Day of Second Grading Period
October 20, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of Fall exams at MDC and FIU
December 13, 2025 (Saturday)
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