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School for Advanced Studies - South

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 11-12
• 252 reviews

Senior: I started this school in my sophomore year of high school and although I was anxious about this decision, I am happy about the opportunities it has given me as a student. Due to dual enrollment courses being a part of the school's schedule, I got to take classes that interested me as wells as the chance to work and discuss advanced topics with professors. I think that the school is amazing in getting students ahead, however, it can sometimes lack a "high school" experience. The administration is very good at communicating with students and keeping them informed on any changes as well as providing support for anything a student may be experiencing.
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• A+

• 232 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School for Advanced Studies - North

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 11-12
• 201 reviews

Alum: I had an amazing time at School for Advanced Studies North campus. The teachers and administration are consistently working alongside students and parents for their overall betterment. I can say I left high school and matriculated to college more prepared than my peers who had not been apart of School for Advanced Studies or similar programs. I am always advocating to high school and middle school students in my hometown to enroll in the high school, when and if, given the opportunity. The school is solely focused on academics and college prep so extracurricular activities at a normal 4 year high school will not be found here, however you can still play sports and be involved in your community and home school.
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• A+

• 118 Students
• 39:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Archimedean Upper Conservatory (AUC)

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 103 reviews

Senior: It is a very rigorous school. Students who graduate from Archimedean tend to excel in college, and the ratio of students going to top institutions is much higher than standard public high schools. Overall, the environment is quite safe, however the school focus is on STEM, leaving very little room for arts, humanities, and sports. This is certainly a demanding a competitive school built for students who want to succeed. There is a lot of work and the course load is quite heavy, which in turn results in higher test scores and well-prepared and disciplined students.
The food is pretty good. There is a salad bar and everything is very clean. The environment is very safe.
Overall pretty good for academic-oriented students, but not so much for those who want to excel in other areas.
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• A+

• 320 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School for Advanced Studies - Wolfson

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 11-12
• 175 reviews

Senior: SAS has one of the best environments, teachers, and opportunities for high-achieving students. In this cool, it is shown that with hard work, passion, and faith you can get anywhere you want! The teachers and a staff are very helpful and supportive of the students, especially as they go through the process of getting really to go to college.
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• A+

• 116 Students
• 29:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Mast Academy

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 6-12
• 295 reviews

Senior: I’ve been a student at MAST Academy since 11th grade. My father is in the military and we travel the world, which means I’ve been enrolled in many high schools. When comparing MAST to the other high schools I’ve attended, I can say with confidence that MAST is THE BEST school I have ever attended. Academics and sports are taken very seriously and is located in a great location; right on the beach. Although MAST does have some flaws such as their food and school spirit, they make up in their excellence in every other aspect!
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• A+

• 1,479 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Coral Reef Senior High School

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 8-12
• 1,424 reviews

Senior: I love the fact that Coral Reef Senior High School (CRHS), home of the Barracudas, becomes a home for almost every student that attends school there. There is a strong support system between students within each academy, amongst various academies, and between students and administration. Furthermore, upon visiting CRHS, one would quickly see that the school pride is nearly unmatched in the Miami-Dade school district. This is not only owed to the fact that the academics are exceptionally strong, but also because Coral Reef strives to give students the best possible high school experience. One thing that holds true for me as a Coral Reef student, and many others, is that Reef students cannot hide that Cuda pride!
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• A+

• 3,355 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

New World School of the Arts

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 291 reviews

Senior: Most of my experience here has been wonderful. There have been a couple of teachers here and there that weren't that good at all but the majority are amazing. I couldn't help but notice how invested the teachers are in the students success and have even developed some amazing bonds with some of my teachers. For an arts school, the academics are pretty good and of course the different art strands are also amazing. It's a very free and independent environment but the faculty members give help if you seek it out (counselling, recommendations, scholarship opportunities, tutoring, etc...) which I think is perfect when trying to get highschoolers to get used to a college environment. My only problem is that certain higher up administrators have been slacking and don't treat every strand with the same respect which is totally unfair but other than that, everything here is pretty nice.
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• A+

• 496 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

School for Advanced Studies - Homestead

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 11-12
• 132 reviews

Alum: SAS was definitely the best investment I made in high school. The teachers are great and they REALLY prepare us for the exams. I did almost all the work assigned and I did well on all my AP tests. The opportunity to do that many college classes was also a huge blessing. Almost everyone in my graduating class got their college degree before their high school diploma! Also, thanks to SAS, I did all my college chemistry classes and aced them. This helped me greatly once I transferred to FIU. What I will say is that SAS is a LOT of hard work and it requires dedication, but, if you stick through it, you will reap great rewards!
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• A+

• 113 Students
• 38:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

iPrep Academy

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-12
• 101 reviews

Senior: I like the freedom and independence iPrep provides but I think the school can grow in terms of clubs and activities. I love the fact that we get internships and really enjoy my own internship since it is a step towards my desired field and I like that juniors and seniors get to leave campus early for internship, dual enrollment, and volunteering. I also enjoy the fact that we have MacBook laptops that we can take home in order to use for school. This has especially helped during the quarantine because we're already accustomed enough to using the internet for class to cope with using online classes. However, the arts are woefully underdeveloped and I think they could definitely use some work to make the school much more colorful and interesting.
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• A+

• 828 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Design & Architecture Senior High School

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 271 reviews

Senior: Design and Architecture Senior High School is a very small school, having a total of around 500 students across all grades. While initially this might seem like a downside, you quickly form a bond with everyone at the school . By junior year, everybody in my grade knew each other, and by Senior year, our friendships extended well into the other grades. This offered a wonderful, tight-knit community that gave the school a very well-founded identity in the friendships shared between students and even teachers. I believe that is something quite unique to my school, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.

As far as something which can improve, I believe that my school's very artistically focused curriculum limits its growth in other disciplines, most notably in the sciences and sports. While it has gotten much better over the years, I think further diversifying the available curriculum to give students options would be an incredible improvement to the already near-perfect school.
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• A+

• 503 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Terra Environmental Research Institute

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 724 reviews

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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• A+

• 1,783 Students
• 24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Doral Academy Charter High School

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 429 reviews

Alum: This high school is very diverse. Over the past few years, they've manage to expand their space as well as the amount of curricular activities they offer. The school offers variety in acceptance of students from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Additionally, the administration staff strive to uphold their academic standards and offer parents the comfort of knowing their children are in good hands and that they are receiving the best possible education in Southern Florida. With their prestigious reputation, known for high state exam scores, Doral Academy Charter High School fosters students with the tools and skills needed to carry them towards a successful and fulfilling future.
Read 429 Reviews

• A+

• 1,673 Students
• 11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Young Women's Preparatory Academy

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 6-12
• 108 reviews

Senior: Because it’s a small middle/high school, it’s both a blessing and a curse. Because the school is small, student don’t get many electives and hardly have any fun activities. However, students are able to develop a close relationship with teachers, and have better access to their teachers. The classes tend to push students to be their best with the help of well trained teachers, but there are occasions where students stress a lot because of the pressure that other classes cause and the lack of fun activities/clubs. Other than that I seriously recommend the school to any student who wants to excel academically.
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• A+

• 403 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Christopher Columbus High School

• Private School
• Miami, FL
• 9-12
• 729 reviews

Senior: The reason I love Christopher Columbus High School is mainly because of the brotherhood and bond built throughout your 4 years there. In Columbus there are many different types of people but at the end of the day we are united as one and no matter what, we always have each others back. At Columbus we go by a slogan, which is "adelante." Adelante means to keep moving forward. Throughout your years at Columbus you are taught that no matter what happens, good or bad, we always have to keep moving forward. We are taught to never look back on what is in the past and just keep our heads held high because the best is yet to come. Columbus High School is more than just a school where you go to learn English and math, it is a place that teaches you life lessons that gets you ready for the real world and gives you brothers that will last you a life time. That is why I love Christopher Columbus High School.
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• A

• 1,579 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

MAST at FIU

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 60 reviews

Senior: Mast at FIU is a really good school for people who want to be academically challenged. Since the school is in FIU, it gives high schoolers a unique experience. Students are easily adapted to college life but do lose a typical high school experience with sports, band, art, theater and so on. Since the school is marine-focused, the Biscayne bay campus gives students the perfect environment to learn about marine species. Mast at FIU is good if the student wants to be there and be engaged, there are so many opportunities for dual enrolment and internship. Students who take advantage of what is available to them are for sure to be successful.
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• A

• 316 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Medical Academy for Science & Technology (MAST)

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 227 reviews

Junior: MAST is an amazing school that provides you with great opportunities that allow every individual to learn more. Many skills that I have learned at my school have helped me a lot outside of school and throughout early adulthood. The teaching style and curriculum that is used helps teens develop new learning strategies. Asides from how well-rounded the teaching style at MAST is the administrators help student in many ways and give student that support that we need as teenagers. Although MAST does not have sports like most high schools there are many clubs that my peers and I enjoy. In conclusion the most important thing that MAST has is the safety. In the society that we like in today schools face a lot of violence and safety issues; however, in my school I feel safe and it is an amazing environment to learn.
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• A

• 714 Students
• 26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

International Studies Preparatory Academy

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 108 reviews

Senior: It’s a great school with great opportunities in academics. It’s a language school where students excel in Spanish, French, or Italian. Teachers are well prepared and knowledgeable. Administration cares about students and knows everyone on a first name basis. Students are expected to maintain a high GPA since it’s a magnet school and they must apply to be able to attend. All classes are honor classes and students are able enroll in AP courses as well. During junior and senior year, students may do dual enrollment where they get a head start on college for free. Accessibility to counselors and support personnel is easily available. And last, courses are rigorous and students are recommended for accelerated programs like Capstone which is very similar to IB. In general, is a fantastic school to attend if a student prefers a smaller school setting.
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• A

• 370 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 6-12
• 41 reviews

Niche User: Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy is a great academic school, but it needs to work on its clubs, sports, and activities. For example, there are no high school sports which I think is pathetic because they have more than enough space for an indoor gym or a football field. I care about this because I love sports. Another thing is that very little staff care for the students they say they care, do they really care. For example, the 8th graders had to petition the school to get prom at night and even then they can't have a prom court because it is too much like homecoming which is absolutely ridiculous. So that was my experience at Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy.
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• A

• 877 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

International Studies Charter High School

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 116 reviews

Parent: My son has been attending ISCHS already for 2 plus years (since 6th grade and he is now in 8th grade). It's an amazing environment, academically challenging and zero tolerance to bullying. Despite the fact that the school is small, its classrooms size are as big as any other big school campus - each classroom is fully equipped with latest technology. The school doesn't say much from the outside appearance but once you go into the classrooms, it has the facilities of any top private school at no cost. It should be ranked as the #1 most cost-effective middle/high school in Miami-Dade County for sure! Not to mention that it has been ranked consistently for many year as one of the TOP 5 schools in Florida and TOP 50 in the nation by US NEWS & World Report. I would recommend this school to anybody but be open-minded to the size of its campus - hopefully they can soon move to a bigger campus.
Read 116 Reviews

• A

• 421 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Henry S. West Laboratory School

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• 3 reviews

• A

• 353 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 9-12
• 112 reviews

Senior: In Doral Performing Arts Entertainment Academy, I learned that administrators don't quite support the performing arts programs except to the TV production program since they advertise themselves in the morning announcements. Most people at my school don't even know that we have a keyboard program.There are many performing arts programs; choir program, theater program, band program, orchestra program, TV production program, photography program, visual arts program, keyboard program, and not everyone knows that. I would want the administration to know that the performing arts would get more recognition that it deserves, the school does not provide enough money for the art programs.Tv production program always goes out of state to do the annual tv production competition, it just seems unfair for the music program to do their winter show at our gym. I hope to see an improvement in the Doral Academy support on all of the performing arts programs.
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• A

• 395 Students
• 66:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Archimedean Middle Conservatory (AMC)

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 6-8
• 5 reviews

Parent: I am a parent of two students that have attended Archimedean Middle Conservatory. Our overall experience has been nothing but positive. The administration along with the teachers create an atmosphere that is both safe and nurturing. Whenever any of my two children have had a concern or just needed to talk to someone, there is always a teacher or the principal that is available to take time out of their schedule to hear them out. Academically, the school prepares all the students equally for success whether the student is gifted or in the non-gifted setting. I can honestly say that I am very proud and thankful that my children had the opportunity to attend Archimedean Middle Conservatory (AMC). No other school in the county could have prepared them as well as Archimedean Middle Conservatory (AMC) has.
Read 5 Reviews

• A

• 330 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Aventura City of Excellence School

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• K-8
• 8 reviews

Junior: I graduated ACES in 2017, and it was the best 8 years of my life. The teachers were very good at teaching and they taught me many life lessons. I used to get bad grades like D’s and C’s in the start of middle school, but then I started pushing myself. I found my love for math in 7th grade and I started being the best in my class. I should’ve asked administration to put me in advanced, but I didn’t because I was too scared because of my behavior in class. I’m now a junior in high school taking several AP and honors classes. I went from the idiotic class clown to someone who’s smart. If I had a son, I’d definitely send him to this school. I also wanted to mention that no matter what, someone will always find friends to hangout with in school. If you’re transferring from another school, it will not even take a week for you to find a friend. I’ve seen kids transfer, and on their first day, they already found a friend group to hangout with. I highly recommend this school.
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• A

• 1,021 Students
• 10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

George Washington Carver Middle School

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• 6-8
• 11 reviews

Alum: Carver is certainly a good school, but mostly because of the students. It's academics are great and students are smart and eager to do well. It's athletics program is also pretty good, although not a focus.
Teachers are good for the most part, but it's a mixed bag. I've had some of my best and a couple of my worst teachers here. (Make sure to get into physical science in 7th grade if you can, you'll get the best teacher ever if you do.)
The administration is probably the worst part about Carver. They treat you like just another task to finish and inconsistently enforce unnecessary rules (like wearing an ID in addition to a complete uniform) depending on how they feel and if they like you.
I felt that the school is very inclusive and kids rarely created exclusive cliques. Nearly all of the time people are friendly especially to people who feel left out.
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• A

• 1,012 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Air Base K-8 Center for International Education

• Miami-Dade County Public Schools, FL
• PK, K-8
• 4 reviews

Parent: Air Base is a very good school, its a great learning environment for kids. Going strictly by the numbers, its rank history is far from stellar (schooldigger) as an elementary school but it developes the kids well into strong middle school performers.( See Schooldigger Middle school numbers)Their are better schools in the Miami area, but not many, if your talking K-8 development from kindergarten through 8th grade, its an excellent choice,staffed by first rate professional, who will care about your kids education and development. Strongly considered if your fortunate enough to get in.
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• A

• 1,072 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio