Terra Environmental Research 11005 Southwest 84th Street, Miami, FL 33173

"As a former student, I believe this school is unsafe and an appearance based institution. They focus more on students uniforms and not the creepy predatory teachers that reside on that campus. As a parent, you should take the necessary steps to avoid taking your child to this school. There have already been two teachers that have been caught for inappropriate behavior and I promise there are multiple more vile individuals. You should demand more for your child's education!"

"TERRA is a really great school. It's really something else. Being a student here myself, I can say that from experience. The teachers are top-notch, and the people are honest and encourage academic success. If you lose an iPod or a laptop here, you'll most likely get it back. That apparently doesn't happen often at other schools so it's a pretty big deal. It's just different. It's a cut above the rest... in my experience anyway. UPDATE: It’s been several years now since I graduated and I can’t speak highly enough of my time here. I’ve found that most people look back on their high school days in a negative light but I can truly say I found something special at TERRA. There’s new leadership now and many of my favorite teachers have moved on, but I’m sure the spirit of this school remains the same."

"I could not be happier with the school. Coming from a private school, I thought it was going to be a shock for my daughter, it was not, to the contrary, I was very impressed with the principal. The environment is very safe. However, If you are not there to commit and give your 100% , this may not be the school for you. Terra kids are the cream of the crop you need to put a lot of effort. If you are planning to be a successful individual, this will be your school, slacking off is not an option here kids, there are other schools to do that."

"I am beyond thankful to have had the opportunity to complete my high school education at TERRA. I remember applying when I was in eighth grade and being wait listed due to the randomized process of the Magnet lottery. I was so sad, but luckily one of the best things happened and I got called from the wait list. If you are a middle school student or parent, pick a variety of feasible choices as acceptance in Magnet programs is never guaranteed. TERRA has a dynamic atmosphere of love, support, and academic rigor. Students may get caught up with having a tough class, strict teacher, or the like, but the truth is that TERRA provides a unique experience unlike any other high school. There will be homework, studying, and putting in great effort, but there is also a backbone of help and support from staff, PTSA, and teachers. I took 10 AP classes at TERRA and they have prepared me for the next step. I have had wonderful intellectual experiences learning about cultures, the English language, literature, Spanish, the economy, psychology, history, and the like. In retrospect, no matter how difficult I thought academics were, this rigor has given me stamina and prepared me for my college journey. There are tons of activities for students and there is a great emphasis for pushing students academically, but also motivating them to have fun through pep-rallies, dances, field days, and more. There is an extracurricular for everyone. This fall I will be attending the University of Pennsylvania and I owe TERRA a whole lot for paving my way to an elite institution and to future successes."