Hialeah Senior High School Overview &amp; Highlights (2026 List)

About Hialeah Senior High School

Hialeah Senior High School is a public high school in Hialeah, Florida. It is part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which is one of the largest school districts in the country. It serves students in grades 9–12. The school has about 2,200 to 2,400 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 23:1, which is typical for other large urban high schools in the district. Hialeah Senior High School has a full curriculum that meets Florida standards. About 37% of students take AP classes, which gives motivated students a chance to take more advanced classes. The student body is very diverse, with 99% of students being minorities and about 63% of students coming from low-income families, which is similar to the socioeconomic profile of the area. Hialeah Senior High School is ranked 489th in Florida by latest news & World Report. For the 2025–2026 school year, 21% of students are good at math and 27% are good at reading, which is below the state average. The school doesn't publish per-pupil spending numbers, but they do follow the rules for funding from the district and the state.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%

Reading 27%

State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 27% in Reading.

88

Full-time Teachers

20 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

8

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

1721

Total Students

$66972

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 1.39%

Asian 0.23%

Hispanic 93.9%

Black 4.47%

Two+ Races 0%

Native Am. 0%

White

1.39%

Asian

0.23%

Hispanic

93.9%

Black

4.47%

Two+ Races

0%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1721

43.81%

754 Female

56.19%

967 Male

Student Population

1721 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

344 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Hialeah Senior High School Contact Information

Address

251 E 47TH ST, HIALEAH, FL, 33013

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Phone

(305) 822-1500

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Website

http://hhs.dadeschools.net/

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:20 AM to 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

A lot is going on at Hialeah Senior High School! The Thoroughbreds, the school's football team, have been doing well lately, winning against both American High School and Miami Springs High School. The school is also trying to make sure that all of its students are healthy and happy. The "I am Me" program, for example, helps students feel better mentally by getting them to express themselves through art. The school counselors have also been working hard to help seniors and younger students with their homework and college applications.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of place to learn does Hialeah Senior High School have?

Ans. The school has a structured, supportive environment that focuses on academic success, personal growth, and getting students involved.

Q2. How does the school get students to get involved?

Ans. Students can join clubs, sports, and arts programs to learn how to be a leader and work well with others.

Q3. What academic resources help students do well in school?

Ans. Students can get help with their goals and problems through tutoring, guidance, and counseling.

Q4. How does the school keep a good culture?

Ans. A school that is welcoming and collaborative has respect, accountability, and inclusion.

Q5. How do students get ready for future chances?

Ans. Planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students get ready for college, vocational programs, or jobs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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