District Overview
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools, America’s fourth-largest school system with a diverse enrollment of more than 353,000 students from over 100 countries, offers innovative educational programs at its 378 schools, including elementary, middle, senior high schools and alternative, specialized and vocational centers. Students and their families have an active voice in choosing learning opportunities that foster academic excellence, school-to-career pathways and real-world learning.
With 119 programs, including 89 magnet programs, the Miami-Dade school district has one of the largest choice programs in the United States. The impressive array of course offerings include renowned bilingual schools, international baccalaureate programs, schools in the workplace, and a convenient downtown commuter school designed for working parents.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools has an annual capital and operating budget of $6 billion, and 50,271 employees, including 22,006 teachers, of which more than 1,100 are National Board Certified, third highest in the Nation. The teacher:pupil ratio is 1:17.
School Listing:
http://www2.dadeschools.net/schools/schoolinformation/
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