DORAL PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY

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Charter School 369 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy (DPAA) is a specialized magnet school located in Doral, Florida, serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the academy is designed for students who demonstrate a passion for the arts and wish to pursue intensive training alongside a rigorous academic curriculum. The school provides a unique environment where students can balance their high school graduation requirements with professional-level instruction in various creative disciplines.

The academy’s curriculum is centered on providing students with a comprehensive foundation in the performing and entertainment arts, including areas such as dance, theater, music, and digital media. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere, DPAA aims to prepare students for both higher education and careers in the competitive entertainment industry. With its location in the heart of Doral and its affiliation with the broader district, the school serves as a hub for artistic expression, encouraging students to refine their technical skills while developing the critical thinking and professional discipline necessary for long-term success.

369

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

73.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DORAL PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	346
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	2

Hispanic
346 (93.8%)
White
16 (4.3%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)597-9950
Website:	http://dachs.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	369
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	73.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 86

Grade 10 85

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DORAL PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	86
Grade 10	85
Grade 11	96
Grade 12	102

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DORAL PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	282	76.4%
Male	87	23.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)