SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES - SOUTH

SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES - SOUTH is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 232 students offering grade levels from 11th Grade to 12th 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 12 teachers, SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES - SOUTH has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

The School for Advanced Studies (SAS) – South is a prestigious collegiate high school located on the campus of Miami Dade College’s Kendall site. A partnership between Miami-Dade County Public Schools and Miami Dade College, the institution provides a unique dual-enrollment model that allows high-achieving 11th and 12th-grade students to complete their last two years of high school while simultaneously earning an Associate in Arts degree. The program is designed for academically gifted students seeking a rigorous, college-level curriculum in a supportive, small-school environment.

Because the program is fully integrated into a college campus, students benefit from a high degree of independence and exposure to diverse college courses alongside traditional high school requirements. SAS South is highly regarded for its focus on college readiness, providing a tuition-free pathway that saves families significant costs in higher education while better preparing students for the transition to elite universities. The school consistently ranks among the top institutions in Florida, drawing students who are self-motivated, academically ambitious, and looking for an intellectual challenge beyond the traditional high school experience.

For more information, contact SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES - SOUTH at (305) 237-0510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.