SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES-WOLFSON

SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES-WOLFSON is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 116 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 4 teachers, SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES-WOLFSON has a student/teacher ratio of about 29:1. 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) – Wolfson Campus is a highly specialized, collegiate high school located in downtown Miami, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system in partnership with Miami Dade College. It is designed for high-achieving 11th and 12th-grade students who are seeking an academically rigorous environment. The school’s primary mission is to allow students to earn a high school diploma while simultaneously completing an Associate of Arts degree from Miami Dade College, essentially providing two years of tuition-free college education before high school graduation.

Because of its unique integration with the college campus, SAS-Wolfson offers a distinctively mature academic setting that emphasizes independence, scholarly inquiry, and preparation for top-tier universities. The school consistently ranks among the best in the nation due to its challenging curriculum, which replaces traditional high school coursework with college-level classes taught by college professors. By fostering an atmosphere that bridges the gap between secondary and higher education, the school serves as an ideal pathway for ambitious students aiming to accelerate their academic careers and transition smoothly into competitive four-year universities.

For more information, contact SCHOOL FOR ADVANCED STUDIES-WOLFSON at (305) 237-7270 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.