WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL

http//turnertech.dadeschools.net

1,208 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

William H. Turner Technical Arts High School, located in Miami, Florida, is a specialized magnet school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment and focus on career and technical education (CTE), the school serves as a hub for students aiming to gain practical skills alongside their high school diploma. It is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and immediate entry into specialized workforce fields, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for a competitive global economy.

The school is organized into various "academies" that allow students to immerse themselves in specific industries, such as technology, health sciences, business, and public service. By integrating traditional core curriculum with hands-on laboratory work and industry-standard training, Turner Tech provides a structured, professional environment that mimics the workplace. This approach not only fosters academic achievement but also encourages professional development, leadership, and technical proficiency, making it a prominent choice for students in the Miami area looking for a focused, career-oriented high school experience.

1,208

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	169
Black	1,024
Asian	2
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
1,024 (84.8 %)
Hispanic
169 (14.0 %)
Two or More
7 (0.6 %)
White
5 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)691-8324
Website:	http://http//turnertech.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	676
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 9 394

Grade 10 308

Grade 11 259

Grade 12 247

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	394
Grade 10	308
Grade 11	259
Grade 12	247

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WILLIAM H. TURNER TECHNICAL ARTS HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	762	63.1%
Male	446	36.9%

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