John A. Ferguson Senior High School
15900 SW 56th Street, Miami, FL 33185 · (305) 408-2700
Data: Florida Board of Nursing approved list (August 2026); Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025
- First-time pass rate
- 95.35%43 testers · 2025
- Vs statewide
- +6.3points vs 89.08%
- Florida rank
- #47of 130 programs (top 37%)
- Since 2024
- +0.5points vs 94.87% (39 testers)
- Miami area rank
- #4of 23 ranked nearby
How John A. Ferguson Senior High School graduates do on the CNA exam
95.35% of 43 first-time test-takers from John A. Ferguson Senior High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 6.3 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%. It puts the program #47 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers (top 37%), and #4 of 23 ranked programs in the Miami area.
In 2024, 94.87% of 39 first-time testers passed, so the rate rose 0.5 points year over year. Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
With 43 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 2.3 points. The figure combines the skills test and the written exam.
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How John A. Ferguson Senior High School stacks up
- Half of the 130 ranked Florida programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 92.1% in 2025. At 95.35%, John A. Ferguson Senior High School is in the second quarter.
- 79 of the 130 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 43 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 27, so this is one of the larger programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 12 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in Miami (100.0%, about 16 mi away).
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the Florida Board of Nursing, CNA first-time pass rate by program, 1/1/2025-12/31/2025. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Florida Board of Nursing, program 1161 |
| Status | Approved (list dated August 2026) |
| Address | 15900 SW 56th Street, Miami, FL 33185 Miami-Dade County |
| Phone | (305) 408-2700 |
| CNA median pay, Miami area | $38,010 a year ($18.28/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Miami
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genesis Vocational Institute | Miami | 3 mi | 95.5% |
| FVI School Of Nursing And Technology | Miami | 9 mi | 87.1% |
| Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College - Pct | Miami | 10 mi | 94.7% |
| Robert Morgan Educational Center- High School | Miami | 10 mi | 86.5% |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Miami | 11 mi | 94.1% |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High | Hialeah Gardens | 13 mi | — |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is John A. Ferguson Senior High School's CNA exam pass rate?
95.35% of 43 first-time test-takers from John A. Ferguson Senior High School passed the CNA exam (skills and written) in 2025. That is 6.3 points above Florida's statewide rate of 89.08%, and #47 of 130 Florida programs with 10 or more testers.
Is John A. Ferguson Senior High School a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Florida Board of Nursing, August 2026) as program 1161. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Florida CNA exam.
Is John A. Ferguson Senior High School's pass rate going up or down?
Up: 95.35% of 43 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 94.87% of 39 in 2024 (+0.5 points). Florida's statewide rate went from 88.58% to 89.08% over the same period.
How many hours of training does Florida require?
120 hours: at least 80 classroom and 40 clinical (20 or more in a nursing home), with 16 hours before any resident contact (Fla. Admin. Code 64B9-15.006). The exam is run by Prometric.
How does John A. Ferguson Senior High School compare with CNA programs nearby?
12 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; 2 had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025; the highest was William H. Turner Technical Arts High School in Miami (100.0%, about 16 mi away).
What other approved CNA programs are near Miami?
The closest are Genesis Vocational Institute in Miami (about 3 mi, 96% pass rate), FVI School Of Nursing And Technology in Miami (about 9 mi, 87% pass rate), Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College - Pct in Miami (about 10 mi, 95% pass rate). Distances are between ZIP code centres.