- 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 665 students (28% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 31:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 67%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 665 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- 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 Overview
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
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
37 staff
39 staff
Number of Programs Offered
17
16
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College has declined by 40% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Miami Lakes Educational Center and Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
665 students
665 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
31:1
# Full-Time Students
183 students
559 students
# Part-Time Students
482 students
455 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
665 students
661 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
183 students
552 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
482 students
482 students
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
51%
32%
% Black
38%
20%
% White
6%
33%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
2%
67%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$34,200
$31,500
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
48%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$3,500
$9,113
Source: 2025 (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: Average community college minority breakdown.
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