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Felix Varela Senior High School

15255 SW 96TH ST, MIAMI, FL, 33196

Ranked 1571 of 2009 in Florida

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Felix Varela Senior High School

15255 SW 96TH ST, MIAMI, FL, 33196

Ranked 1571 of 2009 in Florida

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About Felix Varela Senior High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 43% in Reading.
84
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
6
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2006
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.04%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 92.27%
Black 2.14%
Two+ Races 0.3%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.04%
Asian
1.1%
Hispanic
92.27%
Black
2.14%
Two+ Races
0.3%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2006
45.06%
904 Female
54.94%
1102 Male

Student Population

2006 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

501 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Felix Varela Senior High School Contact Information

Address

15255 SW 96TH ST, MIAMI, FL, 33196

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Phone

(305) 752-7900

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TOP 1571 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Felix Varela Senior High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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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

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Latest News

Felix Varela Senior High School achieved a major milestone for the 2025-2026 school year by earning an A rating from the Florida Department of Education, prompting the new motto Unleash the Viper Within – A New Standard in Performance. The school also recently participated in the 2026 Miami National College Fair and is hosting a series of Parent Academy webinars to enhance community engagement and student support.

FAQ

Q1. Does Felix Varela Senior HS support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Felix Varela Senior HS lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. Are there chances for peer men to ring?

Ans. Of course, yes! Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work to gether, and help each other.

Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tu to ring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Of course! Felix Varela Senior HS helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

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
F

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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