Felix Varela High School
Felix Varela Senior High School is a public high school located at 15255 SW 96th St in The Hammocks, unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA. Past Principals include Ms. Millie Fornell (2000-2005) and Ms. Connie Navarro (2005-2011). The current Principal is Mrs. Nery Fins (2011-present).Varela was built as an overcrowding relief school for G. Holmes Braddock High School and Miami Sunset High School; construction began in 1998 but due to delays during construction (mainly concerning funding and local area politics) the school's opening was pushed back several times. Varela opened to students fall of 2000.
The school was named for Father Félix Varela (November 20, 1788-February 27, 1853), a Cuban Roman Catholic Priest, human rights advocate, teacher, and an admired figure throughout the Cuban American exile community.
The school opened its doors to approximately 2,000 ninth and tenth graders (classes of 2003 and 2004) on August 28, 2000. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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