BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL

325 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

325

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	264
Black	14
Asian	3
Two or More	8

Hispanic
264 (81.2 %)
White
36 (11.1 %)
Black
14 (4.3 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	(786)573-5353
Website:	http://[email protected]
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 83

Grade 10 77

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 74

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	83
Grade 10	77
Grade 11	91
Grade 12	74

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	164	50.5%
Male	161	49.5%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)