Enrollment
1,500
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
72.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Downtown Doral Charter Upper School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Downtown Doral Charter Upper School
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School is a large charter combined-grade school in Doral, Florida, enrolling 1,500 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Florida average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Florida, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,500 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 257 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #248, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Downtown Doral Charter Upper School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Downtown Doral Charter Upper School compares
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Downtown Doral Charter Upper School.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,500 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Downtown Doral Charter Upper School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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