Design & Architecture Senior
High School (DASH)
State Ranking: 3
Student/Teacher Ratio: 11.83
DASH offers specialized training in design and architecture through five
'strands', or areas of study: Architecture, Industrial Design,
Communications Design, Fashion Design and Entertainment Technology.
Students are given college credits by local colleges for classes in design.
Advanced Placement and ESOL courses are available. Eligible seniors have
the opportunity to work hands-on in design through an internship program.
DASH received an 'A' last year as well.
Maritime and Science Technology (MAST)
State Ranking: 5
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14.47
MAST offers a truly unique magnet program focusing on maritime studies and
culture, oceanic & atmospheric science technology, and maritime-related
industries. It also boasts an aquatic physical education program, Florida
Virtual High School online program, and a Coast Guard JROTC. What better
place than Miami to study the maritime sciences? Extracurricular
clubs include everything from Future Business Leaders of America to Underwater
Robotics to a performing Salsa Club. MAST also received an 'A' grade last
year.
New World School of the Arts
State Ranking: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio: 14.94
As a magnet school for dance, music, theater and visual arts, New World School
of the Arts has been recognized as a US Dept of Education Blue Ribbon School, is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, was awarded the
Magnet Schools of America Merit Award in 1997 and 2001, and was listed in
Redbook Magazine's "America's Best Schools". It is located adjacent to the
MDCC Wolfson Campus and has a close relationship with the community. New
World received an 'A' last year.
Miami Palmetto Senior
High School
State Ranking: 46
Student/Teacher Ratio: 22.37
MPSH is the only Miami-Dade school on the list without a magnet program- it does
well on the strength of its academics and programs offered. Aside from the
advanced placement and dual enrollment programs offered, MPSH also has programs
for exceptional, severely emotionally disabled and emotionally mentally
handicapped students. With a student body of 3,400, it is located on 23
acres in Pinecrest, Florida. MPSH received an 'A' last year.
Coral Reef Senior High
School
State Ranking: 47
Student/Teacher Ratio: 22.5
A hugely diverse academic program defines this magnet school: Legal &
Public Affairs, Agriscience & Engineering, IB & International Studies, Leisure
Medicine, Business & Finance, and Visual & Performing Arts. You name it,
and this school has a great program for it! The clubs and activities are
just as diverse; you can find your niche here relatively easily, and if you
don't know where you belong, there's plenty to try. CRSH received a grade
of 'B' last year.
Dr. Michael M. Krop High School
State Ranking: 50
Student/Teacher Ratio: 23.73
MKHS is remarkable in that it rose from a grade of 'C' last year to an 'A' this
year. This indicates an amazing improvement in the standardized test
scores. It has a magnet program for the performing and fine arts.
Focusing on dance, theater, music and the visual arts, its location in North
Dade puts it in close proximity to many production studios that offer access to
their resources. MKHS is also well-known for their special education
programs, including a self-contained emotionally handicapped program and an
autistic program.
