BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL

BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 447 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 25 teachers, BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL 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.

BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL is a specialized magnet school located in Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The institution is uniquely focused on integrating rigorous academic standards with a specialized curriculum in biotechnology and life sciences. By leveraging a partnership-based approach, the school aims to prepare students for high-demand careers in medical, scientific, and research-based fields, offering them a head start through advanced coursework and hands-on laboratory experience.

The school is designed for students with a strong interest in science and innovation, providing an environment that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional development. Because of its specialized nature, the campus often functions as a small learning community, allowing for more personalized instruction and mentorship. Graduates from Biotech@Richmond Heights are typically well-prepared to pursue post-secondary education in STEM-related disciplines at competitive universities, equipped with both the foundational knowledge and the practical skills necessary for the modern scientific workforce.

For more information, contact BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL at (786) 573-5353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15020 SW 102ND AVE
MIAMI, FL 33185
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BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 447 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:
447
Teachers:
25
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 447 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
73.6%
White
14.3%
Black or African American
9.4%
Asian
1.6%
Two or more races
1.1%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.