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Best Public High Schools in Miami-dade County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Miami-dade County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 162 public high schools serving 121,793 students in Miami-dade County, FL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Miami-dade County, FL are Terra Environmental Research Institute, True North Classical Academy and Mastfiu. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Miami-dade County, FL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Florida public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Miami-dade County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Florida public high schools.
Miami-dade County, FL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Florida average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is American Senior High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Florida or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Miami-dade County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11005 Sw 84th St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 412-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,644 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Mastfiu
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14301 Bay Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 948-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 1,008 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,571 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1500 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,799 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1220 Nw 1st Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 257-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1111.
Iprep Academy North
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Gr: 6-12 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Doral Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Gr: 9-12 | 2,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
International Studies Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1570 Madruga Ave
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 663-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 3,399 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Miami Lakes Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5780 Nw 158th St
Hialeah, FL 33014
(305) 557-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,109 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Cutler Bay Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8601 Sw 212th St
Miami, FL 33189
(305) 235-1581
Gr: 9-12 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1818.
Design & Architecture Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 Ne 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33137
(305) 573-7135
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1919.
Don Soffer Aventura Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3151 Ne 213 St
Miami, FL 33180
(786) 481-3032
Gr: 9-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2020.
Pinecrest Glades Preparatory Academy Middle High School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15250 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Gr: 6-12 | 1,159 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
International Studies Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2222.
Biotechrichmond Heights 9-12 High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
15020 Sw 102nd Ave
Miami, FL 33185
(786) 573-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2323.
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7905 Nw 53rd St
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 513-3013
Gr: 6-12 | 1,500 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2424.
Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Ne 23rd Ave
Homestead, FL 33033
(305) 248-7911
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2525.
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Academy For Innovative Education
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1080 La Baron Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 725-3193
Gr: K-12 | 1,063 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2727.
John A. Ferguson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15900 Sw 56th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 408-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 4,291 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Blue Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9250 Sw 52nd Ter
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 271-6046
Gr: PK-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Nw 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33128
(305) 371-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
11301 Nw 5th Ave
Miami, FL 33168
(305) 754-2381
Gr: 6-12 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Miami Arts Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
95 Nw 23rd St
Miami, FL 33127
(305) 763-6257
Gr: 6-12 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #3232.
New World School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
25 Ne 2nd St
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 237-3135
Gr: 9-12 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3333.
Charter High School Of The Americas
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
988 Flagler St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 325-1001
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Mater Academy Bay High School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22025 Sw 87th Ave
Miami, FL 33190
(305) 969-5989
Gr: 9-12 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 195:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #3535.
City Of Hialeah Educational Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2590 W 76th St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 362-4006
Gr: 6-12 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Miami-dade County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Beginnings Academy-north Shore Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
985 Nw 91 Street
Miami, FL 33150
(305) 835-9006
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Sunshine Academy (Closed 2008)
14550 Ne 6 Ave
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 947-3650
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Transitional Learning Academy (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1411 Nw 14th Ave
Miami, FL 33125
(305) 325-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Miami-dade County, FL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Miami-dade County, FL include Terra Environmental Research Institute, True North Classical Academy and Mastfiu.
How many public high schools are located in Miami-dade County?
168 public high schools are located in Miami-dade County.
What is the racial composition of students in Miami-dade County?
Miami-dade County public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public high schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Miami-dade County are often viewed compared to one another?

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