BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL

297 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Biotech@Richmond Heights 9-12 High School is a specialized magnet school located in Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The institution is uniquely focused on integrating rigorous academic standards with a specialized curriculum in biotechnology and life sciences. By leveraging a partnership-based approach, the school aims to prepare students for high-demand careers in medical, scientific, and research-based fields, offering them a head start through advanced coursework and hands-on laboratory experience.

The school is designed for students with a strong interest in science and innovation, providing an environment that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, and professional development. Because of its specialized nature, the campus often functions as a small learning community, allowing for more personalized instruction and mentorship. Graduates from Biotech@Richmond Heights are typically well-prepared to pursue post-secondary education in STEM-related disciplines at competitive universities, equipped with both the foundational knowledge and the practical skills necessary for the modern scientific workforce.

297

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	248
Black	17
Asian	5
Two or More	3

Hispanic
248 (83.5%)
White
24 (8.1%)
Black
17 (5.7%)
Asian
5 (1.7%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)

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:	(786)573-5353
Website:	http://[email protected]
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	297
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	89
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 74

Grade 10 88

Grade 11 71

Grade 12 64

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	74
Grade 10	88
Grade 11	71
Grade 12	64

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	166	55.9%
Male	131	44.1%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)