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Miami Lakes Educational Center - High School

#18 in Niche Standout High Schools in Florida
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public, Magnet
  • 9-12
  • Miami Lakes, FL
  • 518 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    B-
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    C
  6. Health & Safety
    A
  7. Administration
    C
  8. Sports
    NG
  9. Food
    A
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C
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Miami Lakes Educational Center - High School is an above average, public, magnet school located in Miami Lakes, FL. It has 1,501 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 26 to 1. According to state test scores, 40% of students are at least proficient in math and 70% in reading.
About Miami Lakes Educational Center - High School...
School District
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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Address
5780 NW 158th St
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Telephone
(305) 557-1100
Website
dadeschools.net

Miami Lakes Educational Center - High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
70%
Percent Proficient - Math
40%
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Average SAT
1130
255 responses
Average ACT
23
123 responses
AP Enrollment
26%
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Living in the Area
B+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Crime & Safety
    B
  2. Diversity
    B+
  3. Cost of Living
    C
  4. Good for Families
    B+
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$72,225
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$1,404
National
$949
Median Home Value
$326,500
National
$184,700

Culture & 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.49 responses
Poll
71%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.49 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 201 responses
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  • Class Trip
    21%
  • Spirit week
    19%
  • Prom
    16%
  • Harvest Fest
    11%
  • Senior Breakfast
    10%
  • Harvest Fest
    9%
  • Homecoming
    9%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,501
Free or Reduced Lunch
79%
80%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.65 responses
94%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.65 responses
40%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.65 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$48,354
Teachers in First/Second Year
4.7%
77%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.82 responses
85%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.82 responses
79%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.82 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
88%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.82 responses
59%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.82 responses
73%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.82 responses
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Miami Lakes Educational Center - High School Reviews

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I wasted 4 years of my life at this school. First, the kids who attend this school are just disgusting. They don't know how to clean up after themselves. Then the janitors walk around as if they don't have a school to clean. Next, administration is just stupid. They literally cut 2 strands out of the school. They sold all the equipment from those strands & bought flat screen TVs. Where they do that at? The teachers? Don't let me start on the teachers. THEY DON'T TEACH! You go to class, they give you work to do but NEVER TEACH. How do they expect us to get the education we came to this school for? Moral of the story, don't send your child to this hell of a school.
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For the last three years of my high school education, I have been a student at Miami Lakes Educational Center. As for as education goes, most of the teachers aim to teach students the subject rather than prepare them for standardized tests. The atmosphere is competitive but the peers are mostly friendly. I would highly recommend this school if you are aiming to achieve certifications in different careers during your high school years!
Throughout my four years in this school, I felt I had a great time! Not only did it prepare me for the future with its magnet program by having specific classes to study for it, but also the whole school is just all around nice to be in. Although things has changed a bit since I graduated (the former principal retired at the same time I graduated, class of 2015) but it's still a good school to be in if you want to get a head start with the career you wish to do!