HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL

HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in CORAL GABLES, FL with about 353 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL, located in Coral Gables, Florida, is a highly regarded public magnet school that operates in partnership with the University of Miami. As a "laboratory school," its primary mission is to serve as a research and demonstration site for innovative educational practices. Because of this unique affiliation, the school functions as a hub for pedagogical development, where educators and university researchers collaborate to implement advanced teaching strategies, curriculum enhancements, and child development studies.

The school is well-known for its rigorous academic environment and its close-knit community atmosphere. Due to its status and partnership with the university, it is a highly sought-after institution with a competitive admissions process. By integrating research-based methodology directly into the classroom, West Laboratory School provides its students—typically ranging from Pre-K through 8th grade—with a dynamic, enriched learning experience that often exceeds standard district curriculum requirements.

For more information, contact HENRY S. WEST LABORATORY SCHOOL at (305) 661-7661 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.