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Overview

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Schools

Mavericks in Education operate the following schools: ;In Greater Miami *Mavericks High of North Miami-Dade County (

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) *Mavericks High of South Miami-Dade County (

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) *Mavericks High of Central Broward County (

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References

External links

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