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Miami
Education
Public
Schools
Ratings
and statistics
Average class size
in the State of Florida is 18.4 pupils per teacher, vs.16.5 nationally.
The State ranks 46th in public high school graduation rate with 57.0%,
vs. 67.8% nationally. 55% of high school graduates took the SAT and scored
an average of 998, vs. 1019 nationally. Florida 8th graders are below
the national average for proficiency in math, reading and science.
Miami-Dade Education Profile
* Number of public schools: 309 (fourth largest school district in the
nation).
* Number of public school students: 352,600
* High school drop out rate: 26%.
* High school competency: 31% of high school students failed competency
tests.
* 74% of high school graduates attend college or other higher level institution.
* Number of college students requiring basic remedial training: 67%.
* Miami-Dade County has the 4th highest number of home-schoolers in the
state.
Public
Education
Public education in Miami-Dade County is provided by the Miami-Dade School
District through 201 elementary, 51 middle, and 32 senior high, 7 charter,
and 18 specialized centers. The district includes 75 magnet schools with
specialties such as math, science, technology, international education,
the visual and performing arts, maritime technology, aviation, and travel
and tourism.
School Reports and Analysis
To determine which schools serve a particular community, log-on to the
Miami-Dade Public School District web site and search by city or zip code.
For a performance analysis of a particular school, use Florida's Department
of Education online School Indicators Report, a resource that provides
detailed information on every Florida public school.
Registration
All new students must provide the following to register:
* Two documents showing proof of residency.
* HRS Form 680 Certificate of Immunization.
* Proof of a medical exam within the last 12 months.
* A copy of the child's last report card if available.
* Kindergarten and first grade students must provide proof of age.For
information, call 305-995-1000 in Miami-Dade County.
Top Private Schools by Enrollment
1. Samuel Scheck Hillel Community Day School
2. Dade Christian School
3. Christopher Columbus High School
4. Saint Brendan High School
5. Westminster Christian School
6. Florida Christian School
7. Belen Jesuit Preparatory School
8. Monsignor Edward Pace High School
9. Miami Country Day School
10. Ransom Everglades School
Colleges
and Universities
1. Florida International University
2. University of Miami
3. Barry University
4. Saint Thomas of Villanova University
5. Florida Memorial College
6. Johnson & Wales University
7. Carlos Albizo University (Miami Institute of Psychology)
8. Trinity International University
9. Miami Dade Community College
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