Serving 25 students in grades 9-12, Mater Academy High School Of International Studies ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 55%).
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)60-79%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
96%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% FL state average).
How many students attend Mater Academy High School Of International Studies?
25 students attend Mater Academy High School Of International Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Mater Academy High School Of International Studies students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Mater Academy High School Of International Studies offer ?
Mater Academy High School Of International Studies offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mater Academy High School Of International Studies part of?
Mater Academy High School Of International Studies is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 23, 2026 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 04, 2026 (Thursday)
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