DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL

www.ddcus.org

Charter School 1,500 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Downtown Doral Charter Upper School (DDCUS) is a high-performing public charter school located in the heart of Doral, Florida. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, the school is part of the Academica network and is noted for its rigorous academic environment and focus on global citizenship. The curriculum emphasizes a combination of traditional core subjects with specialized tracks, often incorporating bilingual education and innovative teaching methods designed to prepare students for success in competitive higher education settings.

Beyond its academic offerings, DDCUS is recognized for its strong emphasis on community integration and the development of the "whole child." The school provides an array of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics and performing arts to leadership clubs and STEM initiatives. Its location within the Downtown Doral community allows the school to leverage its surroundings as a learning laboratory, fostering a culture that prioritizes professional readiness, personal character development, and active civic engagement among its diverse student body.

1,500

Total Students

67.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	66
Hispanic	1,416
Black	7
Asian	10
Two or More	1

Hispanic
1,416 (94.4%)
White
66 (4.4%)
Asian
10 (0.7%)
Black
7 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.1%)

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)513-3013
Website:	http://www.ddcus.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	1,500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 206

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 223

Grade 9 221

Grade 10 223

Grade 11 232

Grade 12 186

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	206
Grade 7	209
Grade 8	223
Grade 9	221
Grade 10	223
Grade 11	232
Grade 12	186

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for DOWNTOWN DORAL CHARTER UPPER SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	779	51.9%
Male	721	48.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)