- Miami Lakes Educational Center, is a vocational-technical training center in Miami Lakes, Florida. It is part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system and one of only three area vocational-technical training centers.
School Highlights
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College serves 1,741 students (33% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,741 students
- Minority enrollment: 87%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College
(FL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Year Founded
1998
Colors
Black, Teal
Total Faculty
n/a
188 staff
Number of Programs Offered
21
11
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College has grown by 13% over five years.
The Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College diversity score of 0.63 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,741 students
1,236 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
20:1
# Full-Time Students
583 students
588 students
# Part-Time Students
1,158 students
648 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
174 students
282 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
583 students
587 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
295 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,158 students
832 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
58 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
174 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
48%
31%
% Black
35%
19%
% White
13%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.75
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.0189%
63%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,200
$28,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
97%
86%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,500
$9,113
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
442
SAT Math
n/a
429
ACT Composite
n/a
18
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
18
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jaguar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College's ranking?
Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Florida for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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