The School for Advanced Studies is a dual-enrollment secondary school in Miami, Florida. It is a part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 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 290 students in grades 11-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 11-12
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- 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 290 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Striving to Serve you Better!
School Rankings
The diversity score of School For Advanced Studies - South is 0.33, 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
36:1
17:1
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
81%
38%
Black
3%
21%
White
8%
34%
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
16%
42%
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: Wild Tigers
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?
290 students attend School For Advanced Studies - South.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of School For Advanced Studies - South students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School For Advanced Studies - South?
School For Advanced Studies - South has a student ration of 36:1, 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
View the School For Advanced Studies - South yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day of MDC and FIU Summer B and C Semesters
July 31, 2026 (Friday)
First Day of 2026-2027 School Year for SAS/AAA - All Day Tiger Day.
August 13, 2026 (Thursday)
Last Day of First Grading Period at SAS/AAA
October 16, 2026 (Friday)
First Day of Second Grading Period at SAS/AAA
October 19, 2026 (Monday)
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