G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School is a secondary school located in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. The school is named after a former 38-year member of the school board, who, as chairperson from 1969 to 1970, led the district's efforts to desegregate its schools.
Serving 2,296 students in grades 8-12, G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 2,296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School's student population of 2,296 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 109 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
Year Founded
1989
Colors
White, Blue, Grey, Royal blue, Khaki, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School is 0.06, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2566 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
97%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bulldogs
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School's ranking?
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School is ranked #2566 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School often compared to?
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John A. Ferguson Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School?
The graduation rate of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School is 94%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School?
2,296 students attend G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School?
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School offer ?
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School part of?
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School located?
G. Holmes Braddock Senior High School is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.
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