DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER

DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER is a Title I public high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 70 students offering grade levels from 6th 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 13 teachers, DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER has a student/teacher ratio of about 5:1. 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 DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER, located in Miami, Florida, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Its primary mission is to provide a comprehensive, supportive, and structured environment for pregnant and parenting teenagers. By offering a blend of rigorous academic instruction and essential social support services, the center aims to ensure that students can continue their education, graduate on time, and acquire the necessary life skills to successfully transition into parenthood and adulthood.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the COPE Center serves as a vital resource hub by integrating health, wellness, and parenting education into the school day. Students have access to prenatal and postnatal support, counseling, and childcare services, which effectively removes many of the traditional barriers that often lead to school dropout among teen parents. Through its holistic approach, the center empowers its students to balance their academic responsibilities with their family obligations, fostering both personal growth and long-term academic achievement in a safe and inclusive setting.

For more information, contact DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER at (305) 233-1044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.