Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School is a coeducational charter school for day students in grades 6 through 12, and offers more than twenty-seven AP courses to students. Located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, it ranks #33 in the state, and #331 in the nation.
Serving 1,650 students in grades 9-12, Mater Academy Charter High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Academy Charter High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mater Academy Charter High School's student population of 1,650 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,650 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Lions
School Rankings
Mater Academy Charter High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Academy Charter High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1178 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
33:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
96%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Academy Charter High School's ranking?
Mater Academy Charter High School is ranked #1178 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Academy Charter High School often compared to?
Mater Academy Charter High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mater Academy Charter High School?
The graduation rate of Mater Academy Charter High School is 96%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mater Academy Charter High School?
1,650 students attend Mater Academy Charter High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mater Academy Charter High School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mater Academy Charter High School?
Mater Academy Charter High School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Academy Charter High School offer ?
Mater Academy Charter High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater Academy Charter High School part of?
Mater Academy Charter High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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