DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL

www.ddcus.org

Charter School 1,500 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Downtown Doral Charter Upper School (DDCUS) is a high-performing public charter school located in the heart of Doral, Florida. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is part of the Academica network and is noted for its rigorous academic environment and focus on global citizenship. The curriculum emphasizes a combination of traditional core subjects with specialized tracks, often incorporating bilingual education and innovative teaching methods designed to prepare students for success in competitive higher education settings.

Beyond its academic offerings, DDCUS is recognized for its strong emphasis on community integration and the development of the "whole child." The school provides an array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to leadership clubs and STEM initiatives. Its location within the Downtown Doral community allows the school to leverage its surroundings as a learning laboratory, fostering a culture that prioritizes professional readiness, personal character development, and active civic engagement among its diverse student body.

1,500

Total Students

72.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	1,428
Black	2
Asian	11
Two or More	2

Hispanic
1,428 (95.2 %)
White
57 (3.8 %)
Asian
11 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)513-3013
Website:	http://www.ddcus.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 208

Grade 7 215

Grade 8 216

Grade 9 280

Grade 10 187

Grade 11 160

Grade 12 234

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	208
Grade 7	215
Grade 8	216
Grade 9	280
Grade 10	187
Grade 11	160
Grade 12	234

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	778	51.9%
Male	722	48.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)