Mater Academy Charter High School

Summary:

Mater Academy Charter High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,657 students in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, which is part of the Miami-Dade school district.

Mater Academy Charter High School stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, ranging from 96.0% to 98.8% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. The school also excels in several key test score metrics, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, EOC/US History, and FAST/English Language Arts (10th Grade), where its proficiency rates exceed those of the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which has risen from 21.2% in 2019-2020 to 36.1% in 2022-2023, higher than the state and district averages.

Compared to nearby schools, Mater Academy Charter High School generally outperforms schools like Imater Preparatory Academy High School and Hialeah Gardens Senior High School in test scores and graduation rates. However, the nearby Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy, located just 0.53 miles away, stands out with exceptional test scores and a 100% graduation rate, significantly outperforming Mater Academy and other nearby schools.


Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

 7901 NW 103rd St
       Hialeah Gardens, FL  33016


(305) 828-1886

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,008 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  31.8 Help
Number of students:  1,657

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.1%
African American:
4.4%
White:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Compare Details Mater Academy Charter High School ranks better than 68.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 44th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.7. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Mater Academy Charter High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.1%), African American (4.4%), White (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Academy Charter High School is 31.8. 86 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mater Academy Charter High School employs 52 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy Charter High School is $10,008, which is the 62nd highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Academy Charter High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy Charter High School 255th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Mater Academy Charter High School in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mater Academy Charter High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.59 344th 484 28.9%
2005 59.34 207th 487 57.5%
2006 54.52 226th 477 52.6%
2007 58.50 235th 563 58.3%
2008 66.39 186th 577 67.8%
2009 66.54 185th 587 68.5%
2010 74.88 143rd 620 76.9%
2011 74.23 148th 622 76.2%
2012 72.38 81st 606 86.6%
2013 77.50 81st 648 87.5%
2014 66.59 163rd 687 76.3%
2016 51.69 260th 693 62.5%
2017 62.59 160th 714 77.6%
2018 62.42 169th 716 76.4%
2019 57.28 217th 734 70.4%
2021 39.37 373rd 746 50.0%
2022 52.01 255th 774 67.1%
2023 54.05 247th 792 68.8%
2024 54.70 255th 807 68.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Mater Academy Charter High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Mater Academy Charter High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 3 1 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2003 3 1 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2004 15 11 4 437 0 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 33 20 5 820 0 n/a n/a 0 878
2006 53 30 6 1076 0 n/a n/a 0 1165
2007 58 27 6 1263 0 n/a n/a 0 1354
2008 59 25 4 1337 0 n/a n/a 0 1425
2009 64 29 4 1360 0 n/a n/a 1 1458
2010 45 28 4 1331 0 n/a n/a 0 1408
2011 49 24 5 1383 0 0 0 0 1461
2012 47 35 4 1460 0 0 0 0 1546
2013 44 39 5 1591 0 0 0 0 1679
2014 37 43 5 1638 0 0 0 0 1723
2015 35 49 1 1672 1 0 1 0 1759
2016 30 65 2 1666 1 0 2 0 1766
2017 25 80 2 1638 1 0 1 0 1747
2018 22 84 4 1631 1 0 0 0 1742
2019 19 78 4 1586 0 0 0 0 1687
2020 22 55 4 1499 0 0 1 0 1581
2021 24 61 3 1550 0 0 3 0 1641
2022 19 53 3 1479 0 0 1 0 1555
2023 19 73 2 1560 0 1 2 0 1657

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mater Academy Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 85 0.0 n/a 47.1
2003 85 0.0 n/a 47.1
2004 467 21.0 22.2 70
2005 878 37.0 23.7 76
2006 1165 45.0 25.9 73
2007 1354 n/a n/a 71.2
2008 1425 70.0 20.4 70.6
2009 1458 69.2 21.1 73.3
2010 1408 64.0 22.0 79
2011 1461 56.0 26.0 78.9
2012 1546 65.0 23.7 78.3
2013 1679 57.0 29.4 79.4
2014 1723 58.0 29.7 78.6
2015 1759 63.0 27.9 83.5
2016 1766 63.0 28.0 83.4
2017 1747 73.0 23.9 81.2
2018 1742 73.0 23.8 79.9
2019 1687 65.0 25.9 80.7
2020 1581 53.0 29.8 80.6
2021 1641 n/a n/a 82.6
2022 1555 n/a n/a 83
2023 1657 52.0 31.8 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mater Academy Charter High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 85 0.0 n/a 47.1
2003 85 0.0 n/a 47.1
2004 467 21.0 22.2 70
2005 878 37.0 23.7 76
2006 1165 45.0 25.9 73
2007 1354 n/a n/a 71.2
2008 1425 70.0 20.4 70.6
2009 1458 69.2 21.1 73.3
2010 1408 64.0 22.0 79
2011 1461 56.0 26.0 78.9
2012 1546 65.0 23.7 78.3
2013 1679 57.0 29.4 79.4
2014 1723 58.0 29.7 78.6
2015 1759 63.0 27.9 83.5
2016 1766 63.0 28.0 83.4
2017 1747 73.0 23.9 81.2
2018 1742 73.0 23.8 79.9
2019 1687 65.0 25.9 80.7
2020 1581 53.0 29.8 80.6
2021 1641 n/a n/a 82.6
2022 1555 n/a n/a 83
2023 1657 52.0 31.8 81

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mater Academy Charter High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $227 (2.8%) $7,829 (97.2%) $8,056
2019 $428 (5.3%) $7,699 (94.7%) $8,126
2020 $417 (5.2%) $7,583 (94.8%) $8,000
2021 $1,127 (14.0%) $6,901 (86.0%) $8,028
2022 $906 (11.8%) $6,789 (88.2%) $7,695
2023 $1,872 (18.7%) $8,136 (81.3%) $10,008

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mater Academy Charter High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 217th of 734 High schoolsRanks 247th of 792 High schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy Charter High School)6754
 13%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy Charter High School)6663
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Mater Academy Charter High School)5350
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Mater Academy Charter High School)7768
 9%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Mater Academy Charter High School)5758
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Mater Academy Charter High School)5245
 7%
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16871657
 1.8%
African American7873
 6.4%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic15861560
 1.6%
Pacific Islander01
White1919
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.7%81%
 0.3%


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Mater Academy Charter High School ranks 255th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,657 students attended Mater Academy Charter High School.

Students at Mater Academy Charter High School are 94% Hispanic, 4% African American, 1% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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