DrDotres

I warmly invite you to enroll your child in our dynamic and diverse school district, where we ignite a passion for learning and empower every student to achieve their dreams. With innovative programs in STEM, arts, and career pathways, supported by dedicated educators and vibrant community partnerships, we provide a world-class education tailored to your child’s unique potential. Join our M-DCPS family today and let’s inspire, educate, and shape a bright future together.

Dr. Jose L. Dotres

Pre-K Network

Early Childhood Ed

Empower Early Learning

  • Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten
  • Head Start & Early Head Start
  • Transition to Kindergarten

Enhance Child Development

  • United Way Early Head Start Program
  • Pre-K Programs for Children with Disabilities
  • FDLRS
  • Early Childhood (ECE) Labs
  • Early Learning Centers

Grades K-12

Early Childhood Ed

Magnet Schools

These programs offer specialized courses of study that satisfy student educational interests and mandated learning goals while promoting diversity.

Non-Magnet Choice

Choice programs are different from Magnet programs in that Choice Programs are designed for and first offered to students who are assigned to the school site boundary.

Career Academies

Career academies blend college-preparatory academics with career-focused technical programs that can lead to industry certification, college credit, and scholarships.

Tech Colleges

Miami-Dade Virtual School

Middle School

Start building your future in middle school. In the middle school grades, students are introduced to Career & Technical Education programs in exploration and introduction courses, which are designed to pique their interest in learning about career clusters and pathways. Get a head start!

High School

Earn College Credits in high school. At the high school level, students have an opportunity to specialize and concentrate their efforts in a particular career and technical career pathway or as dually-enrolled student in Miami-Dade technical colleges or university courses.

Adult Education

Miami-Dade Virtual School

Fast Track Programs

Join these fast-track programs to help you enter the workforce or get you college ready. Whether you decide to learn a technical skill, or get a college degree, our Adult General Education program will provide you with the foundation needed to begin your new career.

Start Working Fast

These programs are designed to help adults boost their levels of understanding with reading, writing, arithmetic, and the basic knowledge required to enter post-secondary education training, enter the workforce, and acclimate into the community.

M-DCPS at a Glance

3rd largest school district in the US

3rd Largest

School district*
in the U.S.

A rated school district for two consecutive years

A

A-rated school district for six consecutive years

99% of schools rated A, B or C

99%

of schools rated
A, B, or C

Graduation Cap

95.2%

Graduation rate of 95.2% (traditional public schools)