Miami Norland Senior High School is a public high school in the Norland neighborhood of Miami Gardens, Florida. It opened in 1958 and was segregated, serving only white students until 1962. Its student body is approximately 95 percent African American. Its teams have won state championships.
Serving 1,608 students in grades 9-12, Miami Norland 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 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,608 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Norland Senior High School's student population of 1,608 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,608 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Grey, Maroon
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Norland 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 Miami Norland Senior High School is 0.19, 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
#3368 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
37%
Black
90%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Norland Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Norland Senior High School is ranked #3368 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Norland Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Norland Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like American Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Norland Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Norland Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Norland Senior High School?
1,608 students attend Miami Norland Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Miami Norland Senior High School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Norland Senior High School?
Miami Norland Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Norland Senior High School offer ?
Miami Norland Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Norland Senior High School part of?
Miami Norland Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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