Miami Killian Senior High School is a secondary school located at 10655 SW 97th Ave, Miami, FL 33176 in the Kendall area of unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida. The school is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools System. Miami Killian Senior High school is a Cambridge International school.
Serving 675 students in grades 9-12, Miami Killian 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 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 675 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Miami Killian Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Miami Killian Senior High School's student population of 675 students has declined by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
675 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1965
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
The Legacy Continues!
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Miami Killian 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 Killian Senior High School is 0.41, 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
#3053 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
38%
Black
18%
21%
White
5%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Killian Senior High School's ranking?
Miami Killian Senior High School is ranked #3053 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Killian Senior High School often compared to?
Miami Killian Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Sunset Senior High School, Southwest Miami Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Miami Killian Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Miami Killian Senior High School is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Miami Killian Senior High School?
675 students attend Miami Killian Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Miami Killian Senior High School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Killian Senior High School?
Miami Killian Senior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Killian Senior High School offer ?
Miami Killian Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Killian Senior High School part of?
Miami Killian Senior High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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