ARTHUR AND POLLY MAYS CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS

apmays.dadeschools.net

513 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts is a specialized magnet school located in Goulds, Florida, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is uniquely designed to integrate rigorous academic instruction with intensive professional training in the fine and performing arts. The school creates a structured environment where students pursue a traditional college-preparatory curriculum while simultaneously honing their talents in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts.

The conservatory’s mission is to cultivate well-rounded students by balancing core academic requirements with creative disciplines, preparing them for higher education and professional careers in the arts. By fostering a culture of artistic excellence and high academic standards, the school provides a niche learning experience for creative students who reside within the district. Through its dedicated faculty and performance-oriented programming, Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts serves as a vital hub for artistic development within the local community.

513

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ARTHUR AND POLLY MAYS CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	298
Black	173
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
298 (58.1 %)
Black
173 (33.7 %)
White
30 (5.8 %)
Two or More
8 (1.6 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)233-2300
Website:	http://apmays.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 61

Grade 7 78

Grade 8 100

Grade 9 82

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 61

Grade 12 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ARTHUR AND POLLY MAYS CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	61
Grade 7	78
Grade 8	100
Grade 9	82
Grade 10	73
Grade 11	61
Grade 12	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ARTHUR AND POLLY MAYS CONSERVATORY OF THE ARTS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	362	70.6%
Male	151	29.4%

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