TRUE NORTH CLASSICAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Charter School
299 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
True North Classical Academy High School, located in Coral Gables, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school that operates with a focus on a rigorous, content-rich classical liberal arts curriculum. Affiliated with the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, the academy is designed to cultivate intellectual virtue and moral character in its students. The educational model emphasizes a "back-to-basics" approach, prioritizing the study of the Great Books, history, mathematics, science, and the fine arts, all delivered through a Socratic method that encourages critical thinking and deep analysis.
Beyond its academic rigor, True North is known for its structured environment and commitment to developing well-rounded citizens. The school places a heavy emphasis on community, discipline, and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. By maintaining small class sizes and high expectations for both students and faculty, the academy aims to prepare its graduates not just for college success, but for lifelong learning and civic responsibility. It serves as a distinct alternative to traditional high schools by blending the structure of a classical education with the accessibility of the public school system.
Beyond its academic rigor, True North is known for its structured environment and commitment to developing well-rounded citizens. The school places a heavy emphasis on community, discipline, and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. By maintaining small class sizes and high expectations for both students and faculty, the academy aims to prepare its graduates not just for college success, but for lifelong learning and civic responsibility. It serves as a distinct alternative to traditional high schools by blending the structure of a classical education with the accessibility of the public school system.
299
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 41 |
| Hispanic | 243 |
| Black | 1 |
| Asian | 7 |
| Two or More | 7 |
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Hispanic243 (81.3%)
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White41 (13.7%)
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Asian7 (2.3%)
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Two or More7 (2.3%)
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Black1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | High School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | N/A |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | MIAMI-DADE |
| Phone: | (305)749-5725 |
| Website: | http://[email protected] |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 299 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 20.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 14.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | N/A |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | N/A |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | N/A |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
97
Grade 10
74
Grade 11
58
Grade 12
70
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 97 |
| Grade 10 | 74 |
| Grade 11 | 58 |
| Grade 12 | 70 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 149 | 49.8% |
| Male | 150 | 50.2% |
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