- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Doral, FL
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Federal NCES profile for Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039005493Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 369
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Doral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 120039005493 · Doral, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
369 enr · 16.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy held near 384 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 369
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
369 students
What this shows Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy compares
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 68% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.8%
White 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
How many students attend Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy has 369 students enrolled. It is a high school in Doral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 384 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
16.9% of students at Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
The largest demographic group at Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 93.8% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy rank among high schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Doral, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Doral on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.