City of Doral
Conveniently located just one mile from Miami International Airport and twelve miles from Downtown Miami, The City of doral is home to approximately 29,685 residents and regularly hosts in excess of 100,000 people who work within the City. The City of Doral occupies a land area of 15 square miles bordered on the west by the Ronald Reagan Turnpike, to the north by the Town of Medley, to the east by the Palmetto Expressway and to the South by the City of Sweetwater.
The City of Doral takes its name from the famous golf and spa resort located within its municipal boundaries. The Doral Golf Resort & Spa was originally built by Doris and Alfred Kaskel, who coined "Doral" by combining their names. The City of Doral was incorporated along with Miami Gardens in 2003. As of the 2000 census, the population was 20,438. According to the 2005 U.S. Census estimates, the city had a population of 21,895. For a city of its size, Doral has a large number of shops, financial institutions and businesses, especially importers and exporters, primarily because of its proximity to the Miami International Airport.
Public Schools
John I. Smith Elementary School
Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center
Doral Middle School
Miami Springs High School used to be zoned to Doral, and as of 2007 yet until 2008, serves only 12th graders that will later be zoned to RRDHS.
Ronald W. Reagan Doral High School opened in the fall of 2006 and, until 2008, serves only 9th, 10th, and 11th graders. 12th graders continue to attend Miami Springs High School. Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School will take in all grades in that year.
Charter Schools
Doral Academy Charter School
Ryder Elementary School
Private School
Divine Savior School
University
Carlos Albizu University Miami Dade College West Campus |
