Type Private, Independent Opened 1938 Grades PK3 to 12 Phone +1 305-779-7200 Founded 1938 | Religious affiliation(s) Non-denominational Head of school John P. Davies, Ed.D Campus type Suburban Mascot Spartan Color Red, white and navy | |
Address 601 NE 107th St, Miami, FL 33161, USA Similar Scheck Hillel Communi, Archbishop Curley Notre Da, Lehrman Community Day School, Immacula Salle High School, Miami Senior High Sch Profiles | ||
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Miami Country Day School (MCDS) is a private, non-denominational, co-ed Preschool–12 college preparatory school in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, near Miami Shores, just north of the city of Miami. The school has been named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence.
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History
Miami Country Day School began in 1938 as an elementary boarding school for boys and was founded by Luther B. Sommers and C.W. Abele. In the early years, the school was known as The Miami Country Day and Resident School for Boys. Through the 1950s and 1960s, day students were enrolled.
In the 1970s, Miami Country Day became co-educational and the boarding program was phased out. What had been the boarding rooms were converted into classrooms to make space for the growing student body. Originally a K-8 program, the school expanded to include an Upper School and graduated its first 12th grade class in 1981. The "Spartans" began to participate in a wide variety of competitive sports, playing for championships in everything from golf to soccer to swimming.
Academics
The school's enrollment is approximately 1315 students. Class size in the Lower School ranges from 8–24 depending on grade level. Annual tuition varies by grade and ranges from $27,000 to $35,000.
The school has a large international student community. With 47% of its students born abroad (and more than 75% of parents born abroad), MCDS is one of the most international schools in Miami and features an extensive Spanish and French language department.
MCDS's team for the Junior Engineering Technical Society TEAMS competition has, for two years in a row, ranked nationally. In 2007 MCDS was the 1st place winner of the competition and in 2008 the JETS team placed 20th in their division.
Athletics
The following sports are offered to boys at Miami Country Day School:
The following sports are offered to girls at Miami Country Day School:
Staff
Athletic History
Facilities
It is located on 21 acres (85,000 m2), which includes a 25 yard by 25 meter Aquatic Center and new Athletic fields and gymnasium with synthetic turf. A state of the art Media and resources center with a broadcast studio. 4 tier parking garage and Center for the Arts.
Accreditation and Membership
Miami Country Day School is accredited or a member of the following organizations:
Notable alumni
Awards
The school was featured in the December 2006 issue of W Magazine as Miami's "hot school".