MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

mlec.dadeschools.net/

1,025 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is a highly-regarded magnet school located in Miami Lakes, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school distinguishes itself by offering a unique "school-within-a-school" model. This structure allows students to specialize in various career-focused academies, ranging from information technology and engineering to health sciences, culinary arts, and visual/performing arts. By blending traditional high school curricula with technical and vocational training, MLEC prepares its students for both higher education and immediate entry into the workforce with industry-recognized certifications.

Beyond its specialized academies, MLEC is frequently recognized for its academic excellence, consistently maintaining high ratings and a strong reputation for student success. The campus offers a comprehensive high school experience, including a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive sports teams, and honor societies, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. With its emphasis on project-based learning and professional development, Miami Lakes Educational Center serves as a premier destination for students seeking a specialized, career-oriented education within a high-achieving school community.

1,025

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	22
Hispanic	655
Black	329
Asian	16
Two or More	3

Hispanic
655 (63.9 %)
Black
329 (32.1 %)
White
22 (2.1 %)
Asian
16 (1.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.3 %)

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)557-1100
Website:	http://mlec.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,025
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 9 266

Grade 10 323

Grade 11 222

Grade 12 214

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	266
Grade 10	323
Grade 11	222
Grade 12	214

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	539	52.6%
Male	486	47.4%

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