2019 Best Public High Schools in the Miami Area

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A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School
Public School
Boca Raton, FL
K-12
55
1 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: This charter school gives students an equal opportunity to apply and offers nice financial aid services. It is centered around academics and pushes the students very hard. The school pays for the students to take a full load of college courses from 10-12 grade. If you're determined to get ahead in your career and academics, this school is perfect for you and will save you a lot of money during the process! They provide great opportunities in research and other criteria. The only downside is the limited sport options and an untraditional high school experience, including a small prom, winter formal, etc.
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1,101 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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School for Advanced Studies - South
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
11-12
225
2 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Junior: I believe if you are a student that is striving for academic excellence, then SAS South is the place for you. SAS has all the resources to make your college application as strong as possible. The size of the school is great (medium size classes) but small school, so it becomes like a family, including faculty. School lunch is the same as in any public school, not bad but always can improve. There are a good amount of clubs one can join and there are several activities throughout the year to build school spirit and involvement. The freedom students get here being on a college campus and going to school like college students is a unique experience that helps its students develop and make a smooth transition from high school to college.
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224 Students
19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Cypress Bay High School
Broward County Public Schools, FL
9-12
1,375
3 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Junior: I love Cypress Bay High School! This high school teaches students how to be independent and prepares them for the real world. There are so many AICE classes, Cambridge classes, along with AP course to choose from. Cypress also has a wide variety of clubs, after-school activities and sports programs for their student to take full advantage of. College Advisors are always there to help students through the college application process and provide them with guidance.
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4,601 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sweetwater Episcopal Academy
Private School
Longwood, FL
PK, K-8
3
Parent: We love SEA, my daughter has been there since K and will be going into 4th in August and my son will start PreK-4. Academics are great, classes are small, teachers are amazing and actually care about the student and their progress! The school is just the right size for us and is an extension of our family. Parents are involved and everyone takes care of everyone! If you are new to the area or just tired of being a number come check SEA out- it will be well worth your time.
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172 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
11-12
159
4 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Alum: School for Advanced Studies (SAS) was an experience like no other. It was not your "typical" high school environment, it was a small, intimate place that provided a variety of opportunities. Because of the small population, teachers were accessible to the students and everybody had a chance to get to know their classmates. I was fortunate enough to receive the opportunity to get an Associates Degree, for free, while finishing up high school. Moreover, the teachers at the school cared about their job, they went out of their way to ensure that the students would pass the Advanced Placement exams. They did not simply lecture every class, but instead gave a diverse amount of assignments that could cater to several learning styles. The only thing that I feel can change, is the amount of classes that the school offers. The school only offers three-four AP classes a school year, they should offer at least six-seven AP classes, to offer a broader education.
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112 Students
28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Mast Academy
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
7-12
264
5 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: Mast Academy is a one of a kind school. It's located right on the beach with the most beautiful views and amazing location. It is very interactive and you are likely to go kayaking, paddleboarding, and even snorkeling in the beach! Most teachers are very helpful and informative, wanting their students to pass the class and understand what is being taught. You will definitely be prepared for college. One of my favorite things about the school is that we don't have uniform so I can express myself through fashion! There are many clubs and groups to join tailored to all interests. I've had a wonderful time learning at Mast Academy.
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1,142 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Archimedean Upper Conservatory (AUC)
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
9-12
92
6 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Junior: Archimedean is definitely not a school for everyone, but this is exactly what makes it special. Archimedean is a school where faculty members truly care about your future, and their tireless work is highly evident of this. Students learn to manage their time and receive excellent college preparation. In regards to the classes, the Archimedean curriculum is definitely different than most, which is exactly what makes it an effective and engaging curriculum. From Euclidean Geometry to Political Philosophy to Logic to Discrete Math to Greek Language the classes offered at Archimedean ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. At times, the workload might seem unbearable, but this is for our own good- we learn to manage our time wisely and to pace ourselves accordingly. As a junior, I wouldn’t be anywhere else.
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280 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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College Academy at Broward College
Broward County Public Schools, FL
9-12
740
7 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Junior: My experience at broward college has been overall a great one! To be honest I was really afraid of what I was going into, not having sufficent resources or guidelines to what step I should take next. Luckily I have always had the opportunity to speak to the advisors there and hear different pathways I can take to make my career a successful one! At the college we have lots of great resources that help contribute to our success! For example, the college offers calculators which many of the math classes requires some being those of a specific type and which are pricey. There are also tutoring sessions where students can receive help. Something that I would definitely change at browsers college would be how much students will have to often wait to speak to and advisor even for the most minimum situation! I remember last time I visited I waited an hour to ask a question! The college is overall very resourceful and definitely a GREAT one!
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463 Students
42:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Coral Reef Senior High School
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
8-12
1,322
8 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Junior: Coral Reef Senior High School has definitely been a wild ride for me. I have met many people of different cultures and ethnic groups, which I feel has really shaped my character and image on human beings. This school is one of the best High schools in the U.S., and I can say it really is. The student life is alive and well filled! There are the rare teachers that you question their existence, but there is always that one teacher. Ever language arts teacher I've had has really inspired me to express myself. My High School experience is memorable, but I just can't wait for my real life experience to begin.
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3,367 Students
25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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School for Advanced Studies - Homestead
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
11-12
118
9 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: School of Advance studies offers more free times for students to develop their own skills and engage in extra curricular activities to fulfill their resume. Balancing just the right amount of time for student to get involve and not overwhelming individuals with workloads. Overall I really have no complaint since the school’s schedule design is just perfect for its dual-enrollment purpose without stressing out the student and pressuring their performance.
As a student I am grateful to be part of the program, no other highschool really understands the value of giving students personal time to develop their resume or volunteering. Sometimes the workloads are challenging but at the same time not as unreasonable burdening as usual highschool workload.
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113 Students
38:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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School for Advanced Studies - North
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
11-12
181
10 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: School for Advanced Studies is a very challenging and enriching environment. Here, students are challenged to their wits end and then some more. Students see their potential flourish before them as they see that they can go farther than they'd ever imagined. There is a lot of diversity in the school, making for an interesting bond within the 120 or so students currently enrolled at North. As for academics, they could no be more rigorous. However, we are better prepared for college and universities by our experiences and more personal help from our counselor. At this school, peers become family as we help each other through our struggles and see ourselves succeed together. I would truly recommend this school to anybody that is willing to dedicate their time and effort into something that is truly worthwhile.
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104 Students
35:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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iPrep Academy
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
PK, K-12
92
11 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Niche User: The school is great! It definitely prepares you for college. If you're a student who excels at learning/studying independently, this is the school for you. However, if that's not your way of learning, there is help if you need it -- you're better off asking your friends in upper level classes, though. There are many different clubs - Key Club, NHS, NEHS, SSHS, Robotics, etc - but they usually do the same activities every year. School lunch is the same 'ole Miami-Dade County Public Schools lunch. They also offer pre-packaged sushi, lemonade/tea, and chips for extra money. Overall, what sets iPrep apart from other public high schools is the internship opportunity offered during your junior and senior year. Students intern all over the city and the upperclassmen are allowed to leave school at 12:15pm.
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679 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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New World School of the Arts
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
9-12
270
12 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Alum: I was in the vocal performance program at NWSA and I couldn't be prouder to have been a fighting pigeon! New World is not your typical high school, there are so many talented individuals with so many different passions every corner you turn. The teachers there really care about you, your talents, your ambitions and at the end of the day, they want you to succeed. Before I attended high school I had such a hard time with being bullied and being made fun of. I use to hate going to school. I would try anything and everything to excuse myself out of school. Luckily, New World NEVER had any of that! I not once experienced anything but love and happiness from every single individual at that school, even from the people I didn't know! I will always speak highly of my high school because they truly made going to school and incredible experience!
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504 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Terra Environmental Research Institute
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
9-12
658
13 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: I have been attending TERRA Environmental Research Institute for the past four years. I can honestly say i have enjoyed my time at TERRA. Not only do the teachers push you to excel in all your classes they prepare us for college making our transition easier for when we graduate. Many students at terra have high career goals and the teacher try to make them possible in every way. TERRA is not only an academic school we also have many clubs, sports, and activities for all kinds of students. I am enrolled in the Band program. It is a great program and our Band Director is amazing. Hehas polished the band program in the last two years. TERRA tries their best to incorporate Science, Technology, English, Arts, and Math throughout every single course you take. TERRA is a magnet school with three academies. I am in the biomedical academy and it has pushed me one step closer to my career goal of being a Nurse Practitioner (ARNP). I am proud to call myself a TERRA student. Go Wolves!
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1,826 Students
27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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McFatter Technical College and High School
Broward County Public Schools, FL
9-12
376
14 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: When I first came into this school, I was skeptical thinking I wasn't going to enjoy it. I didn't know anybody, however, as time went on I came to meet amazing friends and created a strong group that couldn't happen in any other high school. I'm glad to have chosen this with amazing teachers and a good but competitive student body. The communication could be a little better however, but overall a great high school experience!
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605 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Design & Architecture Senior High School
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
9-12
235
15 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: This year has been a challenge. College applications and the DASH workload can often be tiring. However, there is not a better high school in Miami to attend than my school. The faculty and environment are outstanding! All my teachers encourage me to push my work to the next level. The principal and counselor doors are open 24/7. I truly love how supportive everyone is including the generators.
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511 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Pompano Beach High School
Broward County Public Schools, FL
9-12
544
16 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Alum: What I liked about Pompano was that most, if not all of the students were very motivated in their studies. It helps to have peers who are serious about there schoolwork because it only further motivates yourself. The faculty is also very caring for there students and only want the best. They have plenty of different clubs that you can join based on your interests. It seriously is amazing at the large variety of clubs there are!
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1,207 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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City of Pembroke Pines Charter High School
Broward County Public Schools, FL
6-12
739
17 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Alum: My four years in Pembroke Pines Charter High was amazing! The teacher,staff, and administration give it there all to the students that attend the school but, provding the extra help students need and want while also proving fun experiances for the students. Pembroke Pines Charter is a grade A+ school which includes uniform,college readniess classes, clubs/sports, and a great education that the student will love.
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2,059 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Broward County Public Schools, FL
9-12
618
18 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Alum: This was an absolutely amazing school. Before attending Douglas I had been to three different schools. None compare to this one. The staff and teachers did whatever they could to make sure students were on track to graduate or pass a class starting freshman year. Everyone was very involved with the students allowing them to succeed. There are an immense amount of opportunities to get involved from Deca, leadership and a plethora of clubs and sports teams. I will never have one bad thing to say about this school. I had the best four years there and met people who changed my life. Thank you for such an amazing high school experience!
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3,158 Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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ATC Technical High School
Broward County Public Schools, FL
9-12
232
19 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
High School Junior: At ATC high school students get an experience that most high school students do not get: a technical certificate. ATC is not only a magnet high school, but also a technical college in which you can earn technical certificates. During high school students junior and senior year, students choose one technical corse to persue and by the time they graduate they have completed this course and received this certificate. This gives students more of an access to the real world and also some access on careers. This may boost some students careers and show others that this is not the field for them. I am so grateful to be accepted into this school to receive an orthopedic and EKG certification when I graduate high school for no cost! I am very excited to get started on these programs next school year.
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A
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652 Students
5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Doral Academy Charter High School
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
9-12
383
20 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: Doral Academy is what you make of it. There are phenomenal life changing teachers and mentors but there also teachers that you don’t learn all that much from. However, with my experience I’ve been fortunate enough to have the majority of my teachers as the former. Academy has really prepared me for my future endeavors and I think that every year as it goes forward as a school it continues to build on and get better. This is true with teachers and new facilities and events. Out of the schools in the Doral area, Doral Academy is truly the best high school education you can attain. In the Miami area, it’s certainly a strong competitor against other powerhouse schools that have been dominating the educational sphere for a long time. I believe that maybe 5 years from now after I graduate, Doral Academy will be amongst the best of the best in Miami!
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1,674 Students
25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Medical Academy for Science & Technology (MAST)
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
9-12
193
21 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Alum: I much enjoyed the diversity of the school. Students of all walks of life were integrated into multi-dimensional classrooms with learning opportunities for every learning style. The facility was completely new when I transferred there, and I was given every opportunity to succeed as a part of the first graduating class of MAST. This allowed me much room for personal growth, and challenged me to seize every opportunity of leadership in extra-curricular activities. I developed strong interpersonal skills and a lot of confidence as a result of my time at MAST. I feel those characteristics made me successful in college, and will continue to help me as I pursue a Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
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514 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Young Women's Preparatory Academy
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
6-12
101
22 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Alum: I graduated from Young Women's Preparatory Academy in 2016 and I was there since the sixth grade. YWPA is a magnet school that focuses on leadership. My graduating class was 38 girls, all emerging leaders who pushed each other upwards. I am so proud to have graduated from a school that made my education a priority. I had so many amazing teachers, all who care about creating a relationship with their students and serving as role models. I would recommend my school to any girl wanting to enter a comfortable and academically driven environment.
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401 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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West Broward High School
Broward County Public Schools, FL
9-12
606
23 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Alum: The school created a beautifully open environment perfect for social interaction between fellow students and the staff members, the grade-based principals being very attentive to the campus and it's students! With an incredibly impressive array of different electives to chose from and surprisingly in-depth main courses. You'll meet teachers of all kind, but most are focused and willing to make genuine effort towards teaching the students what's needed to succeed out in the real world (with whatever its is they choose to do!)
I do believe that the school should involve more interaction between the school and the parents, especially when it comes to the students behavior and learning specifications. There were many instances where the school faculty would react in such a way to student based affairs that were unprofessional and unfair, as the parents were not informed of the faculties actions towards/against the students well being before action was even placed.
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2,681 Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
9-12
98
24 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Senior: What I liked about Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is the opportunities presented to students who are immensely dedicated to their craft. As a singer, I’ve been able to perform in places like Carnegie Hall in New York City, Adrienne Archt Center, Kobe Center in South Carolina, and Disney World. I also liked the techniques presented to students in relation to their arts. They are taught many valuable skills that are useful for their future in a career in the arts. For example, I’ve been taught vocal lessons that have been essential for auditions to colleges like Berklee College Of Music and AMDA. I believe that the only change needed should be more funding for the arts. Our program has very small classroom with restricted space, it would be nice to have more space for our practices.
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396 Students
54:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Cooper City High School
Broward County Public Schools, FL
9-12
302
25 Best Public High Schools in Miami Area
Junior: I think people here are generally very friendly. I don’t find much drama as I did in previous schools, however kids are kids and of course we’ll start stuff. I like the block schedules, however I think our lunches should be longer. It’s only 45 minutes, and I know some people get caught up in the lunch line, which means they only have around 15 or 10 minutes to eat. Another thing about lunch is that around one of the eating areas there are a mess of bricks that were pulled up from the ground, and are honestly very hazardous. I tripped over them and fell today, actually! Also, there are so many ducks and some try attacking you for food. Lunch isn’t that great of an experience and I definitely think it could be improved. Academics are fine, we get a good variety of classes. You won’t like every teacher, of course, but that’s just life. Overall, I enjoy Cooper City High because of the friendly and accepting environment, but I do think some schedule changes are in order!
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2,288 Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Corbett Preparatory School of IDS
Private School
Tampa, FL
PK, K-8
3
Works Here: I've always said that I want to work at a school that I can be proud of and Corbett Prep has made me proud over and over again. The campus is second-to-none and really needs to be seen to be believed. The buildings are situated around a pond and we are next to Lake Lipsey. When you walk around the campus, you feel like you've been transported to a nature preserve or a national park. The teachers are truly some of the most talented, compassionate, and hardworking teachers I know. And I've known a lot! I'm so proud of them and how committed they are to our students. Students graduate from 8th Grade at Corbett Prep with such a unique skill set, ready to take on the challenges of high school (and of life!) confidently and with courage.
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550 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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BASIS Independent McLean
Private School
McLean, VA
PK, K-12
8
Parent: Our son is currently in the 2nd grade. He has been at the school for two years, and it has been a wonderful experience. The enthusiasm of the teachers, who are truly experts in the subjects they teach, is infectious. They consistently set high standards for all students at every stage of their academic career. This is a school that prioritizes academics and the students themselves; it is targeted to students with intellectual curiosity and a strong work ethic. We are very happy here!
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375 Students
6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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A.D. Henderson University School & FAU High School

School for Advanced Studies - South

Cypress Bay High School

Sweetwater Episcopal Academy

School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson

Mast Academy

Archimedean Upper Conservatory (AUC)

College Academy at Broward College

Coral Reef Senior High School

School for Advanced Studies - Homestead

School for Advanced Studies - North

iPrep Academy

New World School of the Arts

Terra Environmental Research Institute

McFatter Technical College and High School

Design & Architecture Senior High School

Pompano Beach High School

City of Pembroke Pines Charter High School

Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

ATC Technical High School

Doral Academy Charter High School

Medical Academy for Science & Technology (MAST)

Young Women's Preparatory Academy

West Broward High School

Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

Cooper City High School

Corbett Preparatory School of IDS

BASIS Independent McLean