ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER

robertrenick.dadeschools.net/

39 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Robert Renick Education Center, located in Opa-Locka, Florida, is a specialized facility within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to serving students with significant emotional and behavioral disabilities. By providing a highly structured and supportive environment, the center focuses on helping students develop the social, emotional, and academic skills necessary to manage their unique challenges and achieve success both inside and outside the classroom.

The educational approach at Robert Renick is multidisciplinary, integrating rigorous academic instruction with therapeutic support. The school utilizes a team-based model that includes certified teachers, counselors, and support staff who work collaboratively to create personalized learning plans for every student. Through its focus on therapeutic intervention and individualized attention, the center strives to foster a positive school culture that promotes student growth, self-regulation, and preparation for future transitions.

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

3.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROBERT RENICK EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	13
Black	22
Two or More	1

Black
22 (56.4 %)
Hispanic
13 (33.3 %)
White
3 (7.7 %)
Two or More
1 (2.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)624-1171
Website:	http://robertrenick.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	39
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	3.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 4 1

Grade 5 3

Grade 6 1

Grade 7 2

Grade 8 4

Grade 9 4

Grade 10 3

Grade 11 6

Grade 12 15