TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 1,783 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 73 teachers, TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE, located in Miami, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Miami-Dade County Public School district that focuses on providing a rigorous, research-based curriculum centered on environmental science and sustainability. As a "Green" school, it integrates ecological stewardship into its daily academic culture, offering students a unique opportunity to explore complex environmental issues while preparing for higher education. The campus is designed to be a model of efficiency and conservation, serving as a living laboratory where students apply scientific principles to real-world ecological challenges.

The school is highly regarded for its diverse array of specialized academies, which allow students to concentrate their studies in fields such as engineering, biomedical sciences, and environmental research. By fostering a collaborative environment that bridges the gap between traditional academics and modern scientific inquiry, Terra aims to cultivate the next generation of innovators and leaders dedicated to environmental preservation. Its strategic focus on inquiry-based learning and technological integration ensures that graduates are well-equipped to address global environmental concerns in a variety of professional and academic settings.

For more information, contact TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE at (305) 412-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11005 SW 84TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33173-3804
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TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 1,783 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
1,783
Teachers:
73
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 1,783 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TERRA ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 82% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
81.9%
White
12.0%
Asian
3.0%
Black or African American
2.3%
Two or more races
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
45.2%
Male
54.8%

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.