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South Dade School Guide — Miami-Dade County Schools for New Construction Buyers

South Dade schools: South Dade Senior HS (420K sqft, 4 magnet programs), SAS dual enrollment MDC. Address-specific verification for Altamira, Heron Pointe, DRH communities. Ryan Brown FL BK3626873.

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South Dade School Guide — Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2026

School district assignment in South Dade is address-specific — not zip code. This guide covers the schools serving Altamira, Heron Pointe, and D.R. Horton communities in Homestead and Florida City.

420K sqft
South Dade Senior High School campus — one of Miami-Dade County’s largest, with magnet program options
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Magnet programs at South Dade Senior HS: Academy of Professional Services, Intl Finance/Business/Technology, and others
SAS
School for Advanced Studies — dual enrollment program at Miami Dade College; highly competitive admission
MDCPS
Miami-Dade County Public Schools — 4th largest school district in US; serves all South Dade communities
Address-specific
School zone verification required by address, not zip code — Own Luxury Homes® verifies before every offer
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Ryan Brown verifies school zoning for every South Dade buyer before any purchase contract

Schools Serving South Dade New Construction Communities

CommunityElementaryMiddleHigh SchoolMagnet Options
Altamira (2455 SE 23rd Rd, Homestead)Verify by lotVerify by lotSouth Dade Senior HS or verifySAS dual enrollment (competitive)
Heron Pointe (SW 288 St, Miami 33033)Verify by lotSouth Dade MiddleSouth Dade Senior HSMagnet programs available
Parker Pointe / Coral LandingsVerify by lotVerify by lotVerify by addressVaries by zone

School zone boundaries in Miami-Dade County are determined by street address, not zip code or community name. Two homes in the same master-planned community on different streets can be zoned for different schools. Own Luxury Homes® pulls Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ official boundary lookup for every specific lot before any offer. Never rely on a builder sales rep, marketing material, or online listing for school zone — verify with the district directly or through Own Luxury Homes®.

South Dade Senior High School

South Dade Senior High School is one of Miami-Dade County’s largest secondary schools, with a 420,000 square foot campus. Magnet programs include: Academy of Professional Services; International Finance, Business & Technology; and the School for Advanced Studies (SAS) — a dual-enrollment program allowing students to complete college coursework at Miami Dade College simultaneously. SAS admission is competitive. Own Luxury Homes® provides school research as part of every South Dade buyer consultation.

Ryan Brown — Principal Broker & CEO · FL BK3626873

School zone verification is one of the three most important due diligence steps in any South Dade purchase, alongside flood zone verification and HOA/CDD cost modeling. We do all three before you sign anything. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.

FAQ

What schools serve Altamira in Homestead FL?
Altamira at 2455 SE 23rd Rd, Homestead FL 33035 is within Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Specific elementary and middle school zoning depends on the exact lot. South Dade Senior High School is the probable high school zone. School for Advanced Studies (dual enrollment at MDC) is a competitive magnet option. Own Luxury Homes® verifies address-specific zoning for every Altamira buyer before any offer. Ryan Brown · FL BK3626873.
What is the School for Advanced Studies (SAS)?
SAS is a magnet program within Miami-Dade County Public Schools that allows high school students to take college-level courses at Miami Dade College campuses simultaneously. Students graduate with both a high school diploma and substantial college credits. Admission is competitive and based on academic criteria. SAS serves students from across Miami-Dade County — not limited to South Dade residents. Several South Dade campuses host SAS programs.

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Knowledge is power — the best agent is the most knowledgeable. Tell us your market, property type, price range, and whether you’re buying or selling, and we’ll match you with a specialist whose proven closing history fits your exact needs.

"The introduction Own Luxury Homes® makes is to a specialist with documented closing history in your specific market — not the county, not the metro, the submarket you're actually selling or buying in. That's the standard we verify before your name goes anywhere."

— Ryan Brown, Principal Broker & CEO, Own Luxury Homes® (FL License BK3626873)

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