Friday, January 17, 2025
M-DCPS Tops the Nation in National Magnet Merit Awards
Magnet Schools of America (MSA), a national organization representing more than 4,000 magnet schools and programs, has recognized Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) with 91 awards for the 2024-2025 award cycle. This is more than any other district in the country. MSA annually recognizes magnet schools and programs for their commitment to high academic standards, curriculum innovation, successful diversity efforts, specialized teaching staff, and parent/community involvement.
M-DCPS received 59 Magnet Schools of Excellence merit awards and 32 Magnet Schools of Distinction merit awards. Additionally, of the 59 M-DCPS Magnet School of Excellence merit awards, 22 are recognized as Top Magnet Schools of Excellence.
This year’s awards have propelled the total Magnet Merit Awards received by M-DCPS to an impressive 708 over the past 13 years. This accomplishment underscores the District's commitment to fostering dynamic educational environments that adhere to the Magnet School standard of excellence. As we celebrate this milestone, M-DCPS continues to prove that we are the best choice for education in Miami-Dade for children and families, consistently providing an exceptional educational experience.
Magnet Schools of America (MSA) 2025 Awards
M-DCPS’ award-winning Magnet Schools for 2025 are as follows:
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SCHOOLS
OF DISTINCTION |
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SCHOOL |
PRINCIPAL |
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Dr.
Henry E. Perrine Academy of the Arts |
Barbara
J. Leveille-Brown |
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George
Washington Carver Elementary School |
Patricia
D. Fairclough |
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North
Hialeah Elementary School |
Carlos
A. Salcedo |
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|
Pine
Lake Elementary School |
Carla
D. Rivas |
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Sunset
Elementary School |
Ana
C. Alvarez-Arimon |
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|
Ada
Merritt K-8 Center |
Carmen
M. Garcia |
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Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy |
Chandrell
Larkin |
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|
Southside
Preparatory Academy |
Linette
Tellez |
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Arvida
Middle School |
Angela
M. Holbrook |
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Cutler
Bay Middle School |
Jorge
A. Parra |
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John
F. Kennedy Middle School |
Kharim
Armand |
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Lamar
Louise Curry Middle School |
Michele
A. Bush |
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Lawton
Chiles Middle School |
Stephanie
M. Tudor |
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North
Miami Middle School |
Dr.
Philippe J. Napoleon |
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Palm
Springs Middle School |
Heriberto
Sanchez |
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|
Arthur
and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts |
Dr.
Carmen Jones-Carey |
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Miami
Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer |
Dr.
Miguel A. Balsera |
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Young
Women's Preparatory Academy |
Maribel
Rivera |
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Barbara
Goleman Senior High School |
Dr.
Manuel Sanchez III |
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BioTECH
@ Richmond Heights 9-12 Senior High School |
John
L. Sterling |
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Coral
Gables Senior High School |
Anthony
J. Balboa |
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Hialeah
Senior High School |
Ignacio
Rodriguez |
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International
Studies Preparatory Academy |
Dr. Alina M. Diaz-Blanco |
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John
A. Ferguson Senior High School |
Wendy
A. Barnett |
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MAST
@ FIU Biscayne Bay Campus |
Roberto
E. Sarmiento |
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Miami
Norland Senior High School |
Rhonda
L. Gaines-Miller |
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Miami
Northwestern Senior High School |
Kedler
Pouca |
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Miami
Palmetto Senior High School |
Victoria
G. Dobbs |
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Miami
Springs Senior High School |
Nelson
L. Gonzalez |
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South
Dade Senior High School |
Jonathan
A. Britton |
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Southwest
Miami Senior High School |
Jorge
M. Bulnes |
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TERRA
Environmental Research Institute |
Jose
L. Sirven |
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SCHOOLS
OF EXCELLENCE |
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SCHOOL |
PRINCIPAL |
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iPreparatory
Academy |
Barbara
R. Soto Pujadas |
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Ben
Sheppard Elementary School |
Dr.
Eduardo J. Tagle |
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Joella
C. Good Elementary School |
Mileydis
Torrens |
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Phyllis
Ruth Miller Elementary School |
Kisa
D. Humphrey |
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W.
J. Bryan Elementary School |
Malcolm
E. Nicholas |
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Air
Base K-8 Center for International Education |
Alonza
Pendergrass III |
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Coconut
Palm K-8 Academy |
Jose
L. Pena III |
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Frances S. Tucker K-8 Center |
Dr.
Fredrelette B. Pickett |
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Henry
S. West Laboratory School |
Michelle
M. Sanchez |
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Linda
Lentin K-8 Center |
Sicily
O. Mincey |
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Morningside
K-8 Academy |
Leonardo
Mourino |
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Herbert
A. Ammons Middle School |
Maria
Costa |
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Horace
Mann Middle School |
Dr.
Ottolita T. Thompson |
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Howard
D. McMillan Middle School |
Dr.
Justin A. Koren |
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Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School |
Elio
Falcon Jr. |
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Miami
Springs Middle School |
Christian
Saavedra |
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Norland
Middle School |
Dr.
Sacha T. Challenger |
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Paul
W. Bell Middle School |
Rico
L. Jones |
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Redland
Middle School |
Peter
B. Gutierrez |
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Rockway
Middle School |
Josephine
Otero |
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South
Dade Middle School |
Bernard
A. Johnson Jr |
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South
Miami Middle School |
Fabiola
V. Izaguirre |
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Southwood
Middle School |
Daniel
E. Barreras |
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West
Miami Middle School |
Roniel
Osorio |
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|
iPrep
Academy North |
Francisco
E. Garnica |
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Center
For International Ed. A Cambridge Academy |
Jennifer
C. Rodriguez-Ledesma |
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Coral
Reef Senior High School |
Nicole
Berge-Macinnes |
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Cutler
Bay Senior High School |
Lucas
J. Delatorre |
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Design
& Architecture Senior High School |
Dr.
Maggie M. Rodriguez |
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Dr.
Michael M. Krop Senior High School |
Lee
R. Krueger |
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Homestead
Senior High School |
Samuel
J. Louis |
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Law
Enforcement Officers Memorial High School |
William
Aristide |
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Miami
Southridge Senior High School |
Humberto
J. Miret |
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Miami
Sunset Senior High School |
Rodolfo
Rodriguez |
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New
World School of the Arts |
Dr.
Contessa S. Bryant |
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South
Miami Senior High School |
Hebert
M. Penton |
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Westland
Hialeah Senior High School |
Giovanna
M. Handal |
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Miami-Dade County
Public Schools’ Top Magnet Schools
of Excellence recipients for 2025 are as
follows:
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TOP MAGNET
SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE |
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SCHOOL |
PRINCIPAL |
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North
Dade Center for Modern Languages Elementary School |
Latoya
A. James-Edwards |
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Frank C. Martin K-8 Center |
Elianeys
Basulto |
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Country
Club Middle School |
Dr. Elvira D. Ruiz-Carrillo |
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George
Washington Carver Middle School |
Iliana
B. Artime |
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Hammocks
Middle School |
Maritza
Correa |
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Hialeah
Middle School |
Lucy
P. Trillas |
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Miami
Lakes Middle School |
Maria
Medina |
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Ponce
De Leon Middle School |
Angela
C. Gonzalez |
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Richmond
Heights Middle School |
Dr.
Francisco M. Sauri |
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Riviera
Middle School |
Javier
G. Nora |
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Shenandoah
Middle School |
Michelle
L. Coto |
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W.
R. Thomas Middle School |
Laura
F. Tennant |
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Maritime
& Science Technology Academy (MAST) Academy |
Dr.
Michael H. Gould |
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Young
Men's Preparatory Academy (6-12) |
Pierre
R. Edouard |
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American
Senior High School |
Stephen
E. Papp |
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Felix
Varela Senior High School |
Adrian
M. Sanchez |
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G.
Holmes Braddock Senior High School |
Allen
N. Breeding III |
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Hialeah-Miami
Lakes Senior High School |
Juan
C. Ramirez |
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Miami
Killian Senior High School |
Dr.
Earl Burth |
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Miami
Lakes Educational Center |
Yaset
Fernandez |
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Miami
Senior High School |
Benny
Valdes |
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Robert
Morgan Senior High School |
Kenneth
L. Williams |
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Certified Magnet Schools for 2024 are as follows:
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CERTIFIED
MAGNET SCHOOLS |
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SCHOOL |
PRINCIPAL |
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Hammocks Middle School |
Maritza Correa |
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Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High
School |
Juan C. Ramirez |
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Miami Lakes Educational Center |
Yaset Fernandez |
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Young Men’s Preparatory Academy |
Pierre R. Edouard |
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W.J. Bryan Elementary School |
Malcolm E. Nicholas |
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