Miami Northwestern Senior High School is a public four-year high school located in Miami, Florida, United States. The school has struggled with test scores. It has had successful football and track programs and numerous alumni became professional athletes. The student body is predominantly African American.
Serving 1,429 students in grades 9-12, Miami Northwestern 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 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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: 1,429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Northwestern Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Miami Northwestern Senior High School's student population of 1,429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1955
Colors
White, Blue, Royal blue, Gold, Old gold
School Calendar
School Mascot
Leroy, The Bull
School Rankings
Miami Northwestern 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 Northwestern Senior High School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3429 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
81%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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: Leroy, The Bull
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Northwestern Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Northwestern Senior High School is ranked #3429 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Northwestern Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Northwestern Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Booker T. Washington Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Northwestern Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Northwestern Senior High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Northwestern Senior High School?
1,429 students attend Miami Northwestern Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Miami Northwestern Senior High School students are Black, 17% 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 Northwestern Senior High School?
Miami Northwestern Senior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Northwestern Senior High School offer ?
Miami Northwestern Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Northwestern Senior High School part of?
Miami Northwestern Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Miami Northwestern Senior High School located?
Miami Northwestern Senior High School is located in the Model City neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Model City.
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