- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Doral, FL
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
Federal NCES profile for Downtown Doral Charter Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039008658Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Doral · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Florida
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School has class sizes larger than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Downtown Doral Charter Upper School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Doral, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School held near 1,476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 120039008658 · Doral, FL Other · MID · CHARTER
1,500 enr · 20.8:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School held near 1,476 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 72.0 → 74.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School 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 1,500
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
1,500 students
What this shows Downtown Doral Charter Upper School reports 1,500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Downtown Doral Charter Upper School compares
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 58% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,500 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,500
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 80% in Florida - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 94.4%
White 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.7, Downtown Doral Charter Upper School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Downtown Doral Charter Upper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Downtown Doral Charter Upper School'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 other 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,500 students)
Frequently asked questions about Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
How many students attend Downtown Doral Charter Upper School?
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School has 1,500 students enrolled. It is a public school in Doral, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,500 (2022-23) → 1,476 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School is 20.8:1, which is 17% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School?
21.9% of students at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Downtown Doral Charter Upper School?
The largest demographic group at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School is Hispanic or Latino at 94.4% of enrollment, in Doral, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Downtown Doral Charter Upper School?
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Downtown Doral Charter Upper School rank among schools in Doral?
By Resource Investment Index, Downtown Doral Charter Upper School ranks #7 of 7 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 schools in Doral on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Downtown Doral Charter Upper School, 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.