MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER

mlec.dadeschools.net/

1,109 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is a highly-regarded magnet school located in Miami Lakes, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school distinguishes itself by offering a unique "school-within-a-school" model. This structure allows students to specialize in various career-focused academies, ranging from information technology and engineering to health sciences, culinary arts, and visual/performing arts. By blending traditional high school curricula with technical and vocational training, MLEC prepares its students for both higher education and immediate entry into the workforce with industry-recognized certifications.

Beyond its specialized academies, MLEC is frequently recognized for its academic excellence, consistently maintaining high ratings and a strong reputation for student success. The campus offers a comprehensive high school experience, including a variety of extracurricular activities, competitive sports teams, and honor societies, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. With its emphasis on project-based learning and professional development, Miami Lakes Educational Center serves as a premier destination for students seeking a specialized, career-oriented education within a high-achieving school community.

1,109

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	679
Black	388
Asian	19
Two or More	4

Hispanic
679 (61.2%)
Black
388 (35.0%)
White
19 (1.7%)
Asian
19 (1.7%)
Two or More
4 (0.4%)

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:	(305)557-1100
Website:	http://mlec.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,109
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	420
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* 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 9 336

Grade 10 282

Grade 11 225

Grade 12 266

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	336
Grade 10	282
Grade 11	225
Grade 12	266

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI LAKES EDUCATIONAL CENTER
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	569	51.3%
Male	540	48.7%

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