DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES

DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI SHORES, FL with about 590 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES is a tuition-free, public charter school serving students in grades 6 through 12. Located in the village of Miami Shores, Florida, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its goal of preparing students for success in higher education. By operating under a charter, the school functions with more autonomy than traditional district schools, allowing it to implement a specific educational philosophy centered on high standards, college readiness, and a supportive learning environment.

The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for personal development and extracurricular involvement. With a smaller student body compared to many traditional public schools, Doctors Charter fosters a close-knit community where students often benefit from more individualized attention from faculty. The school is widely recognized for its consistent focus on college preparatory programming, aiming to equip its graduates with the skills and discipline necessary to thrive in competitive university settings.

For more information, contact DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES at (305) 754-2381 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11301 NW 5TH AVE
MIAMI SHORES, FL 33168-3343
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DOCTORS CHARTER SCHOOL OF MIAMI SHORES is a public Title I Charter school in MIAMI SHORES, FL with about 590 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
590
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 590 students

Black or African American
56.6%
Hispanic/Latino
28.3%
White
11.5%
Asian
2.5%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
55.8%
Male
44.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.