Charter School
Doctors Charter School
- BOverall Grade
- Public, Charter
- 6-12
- Miami Shores, FL
- 150 reviews
- AcademicsB
- DiversityA-
- TeachersB-
- College PrepB-
- Clubs & ActivitiesC-
- Health & SafetyA
- AdministrationB-
- SportsNG
- FoodC-
- Resources & FacilitiesC-
Doctors Charter School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingC
- Good for FamiliesA-
- HousingB-
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$117,188
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,488
National
$949Median Home Value
$482,200
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 90%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.20 responses
Poll
- 55%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.20 responses
Students
Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
598
Free or Reduced Lunch
2%
- 73%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.26 responses
- 65%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.26 responses
- 81%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.26 responses
Teachers
- 74%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.31 responses
- 84%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.31 responses
- 71%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.31 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
C-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
Expenses Per Student
$10,082/ year
National
$12,239- 67%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.30 responses
- 17%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.30 responses
- 67%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.30 responses
Doctors Charter School Reviews
150 reviews
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DCS is a good school. It needs much more affordable activities, including field trips and dances. These activities, mostly the dances - such as prom or homecoming- need to be more organized and fun for the students. It is obvious that Doctors Charter is somewhat of a low - budget type of school, but fundraisers would really help with these things. But, the field trips are very extravagant. Even though they are offered once a year, you will get the opportunity to travel to places like France, Italy, Switzerland, Dubai, and alots of other places. These trips may be costly, but it is worth it. Also, the teachers are very great and it is an overall good school - especially for preparing for college.
I liked some of the teachers because you kept them throughout the years, but during my time at the school, education and academics were poor and scattered. I did not gain valuable, practical knowledge. Many teachers were biased, and the student body of my graduating class had no class spirit. The overall student body past the class of 2018, from my personal experience, have no respect for others or themselves. They only want to impress others and fit in instead of embracing individuality. The rules at the school are too strict for expressing individuality. There is a lack of AP and Dual Enrollment classes, as well as engaging clubs. Students need more drive, support, and motivation to run clubs instead of wanting a title.
While Doctors Charter School’s small classroom size increases the teachers ability to work with the students, their are very few classes offered, and they will hold you back by giving you ridiculous classes such as “Leadership Development” to keep you from advancing beyond what the school can offer. The academic rigor here is not very challenging. Each student ends up taking classes that the majority of their peers are taking regardless of what they would like to take.