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GREEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

3555 NW 7TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33125MIAMI-DADE →
Federal DataAlternative Education SchoolGrades 09–12Charter
547
Students
Total enrolled
22%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 75% vs nat'l
$13,537
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 6% vs nat'l
60.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 295% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 547 students in grades 09–12 in MIAMI, Florida.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,537 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

GREEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL is a large high in MIAMI, Florida, serving grades 09–12 with 547 students. The district invests $13,537 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 60.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 8% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The 22% graduation rate is below the national average of 87%, a data point worth exploring further during a school visit.

Student Body & Demographics at GREEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

547
Total Students
60.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
8%
Free Lunch
9
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution331 male · 216 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility8%
National avg 52% · 41 students
Student Composition
95%
White2%
Hispanic / Latino95%
Black2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 120039007980

Academic Outcomes at GREEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
22
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
22%
State avg
88%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 55th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 33125

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,537Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,537
State avg
$12,753
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,956
Student Support$2,572
Administration$1,624
Operations$2,030
Other$1,354
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,537 spent per student, an estimated $5,997 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
23%
57%
State government
23.3%
Local (property tax)
57.2%
Federal programs
19.5%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 8% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 22% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
  • 60.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
NORMAN S. EDELCUP/SUNNY ISLES BEACH K-8AVENTURA WATERWAYS K-8 CENTERKEYS GATE CHARTER SCHOOLSOMERSET ACADEMY SILVER PALMS
↓
Middle
HIALEAH GARDENS MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGHCORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLMIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
+21 more
School Profile
TypeAlternative Education School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyMiami-Dade County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictMIAMI-DADE →
Phone: (305)720-2996
NCES ID: 120039007980
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MIAMI seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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District School Rankings
Location
3555 NW 7TH ST, MIAMI, FL 33125
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.