Mater Academy Charter High School

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

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:
255^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,008

Student/teacher ratio: 31.8

Number of students: 1,657

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.1%

African American:

4.4%

White:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mater Academy Charter High School ranks better than 68.4% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 44^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.7. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mater Academy Charter High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.1%), African American (4.4%), White (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Mater Academy Charter High School employs 52 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy Charter High School is $10,008, which is the 62^nd 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 255^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Mater Academy Charter High School in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24^th 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
2004	35.59	344^th	484	28.9%
2005	59.34	207^th	487	57.5%
2006	54.52	226^th	477	52.6%
2007	58.50	235^th	563	58.3%
2008	66.39	186^th	577	67.8%
2009	66.54	185^th	587	68.5%
2010	74.88	143^rd	620	76.9%
2011	74.23	148^th	622	76.2%
2012	72.38	81^st	606	86.6%
2013	77.50	81^st	648	87.5%
2014	66.59	163^rd	687	76.3%
2016	51.69	260^th	693	62.5%
2017	62.59	160^th	714	77.6%
2018	62.42	169^th	716	76.4%
2019	57.28	217^th	734	70.4%
2021	39.37	373^rd	746	50.0%
2022	52.01	255^th	774	67.1%
2023	54.05	247^th	792	68.8%
2024	54.70	255^th	807	68.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 217^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 247^th 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)	67	54	13%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Mater Academy Charter High School)	66	63	3%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Mater Academy Charter High School)	53	50	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Mater Academy Charter High School)	77	68	9%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Mater Academy Charter High School)	57	58	1%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Mater Academy Charter High School)	52	45	7%
End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)	55	49	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1687	1657	1.8%
African American	78	73	6.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	1586	1560	1.6%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	19	19
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	80.7%	81%	0.3%

Schools Near Mater Academy Charter High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)					FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mater Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7901 NW 103rd St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 828-1886	1,657	52	31.8	81.0%	19 (1.1%)	73 (4.4%)	1,560 (94.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	54.7	255^th of 807 public high schools	68.4%		54	247^th of 792 public high schools	68.8%	8				55.0	65.0					63.0	59.0	47.0	65.0		$10,008	$1,872	$8,136
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	7901 NW 103rd St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 828-1886	348	17	20.4	78.2%	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.3%)	331 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86	46^th of 807 public high schools	94.3%		70.3	128^th of 792 public high schools	83.8%	82				87.0	87.0					85.0	84.0	60.0	85.0		$8,977	$643	$8,335
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	5701 W 24th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 557-5931	902	42	21.4	51.3%	36 (4.0%)	38 (4.2%)	813 (90.1%)	15 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.7	17^th of 807 public high schools	97.9%		91.3	20^th of 792 public high schools	97.5%	3	90.0	88.0	85.0	95.0	94.0	98.0		99.0	48.0	95.0	95.0	91.0	100.0	93.0	$11,080	$1,417	$9,663
Westland Hialeah Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	4000 W 18th Ave	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 818-3000	1,098	49	22.4	74.9%	13 (1.2%)	24 (2.2%)	1,059 (96.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.7	497^th of 807 public high schools	38.4%		29.3	508^th of 792 public high schools	35.9%	11				30.0	37.0					59.0	59.0	58.0	49.0		$10,623	$1,747	$8,877
City Of Hialeah Educational Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2590 W 76th St	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 362-4006	969	0	22.3	84.0%	9 (0.9%)	7 (0.7%)	949 (97.9%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	61.1	203^rd of 807 public high schools	74.8%		59.4	204^th of 792 public high schools	74.2%	1	72.0	71.0	66.0	70.0	64.0	73.0	51.0	66.0	52.0	57.0	43.0	85.0	70.0	76.0	$10,757	$1,157	$9,600
Youth County-Op Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	7700 W 20th Ave	Hialeah	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 819-8855	247	11	22.4	66.4%	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	240 (97.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.1	274^th of 807 public high schools	66.0%		59.4	205^th of 792 public high schools	74.1%	69				44.0	58.0					50.0	62.0	70.0	75.0		$10,028	$604	$9,424
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School	Public	9-12	11700 Hialeah Gardens Blvd	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 698-5000	2,756	106	26.0	58.9%	43 (1.6%)	19 (0.7%)	2,683 (97.4%)	9 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	45.6	354^th of 807 public high schools	56.1%		48.5	304^th of 792 public high schools	61.6%	50				51.0	53.0					36.0	45.0	51.0	71.0		$8,816	$1,676	$7,141
Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	7977 W 12th Ave	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 823-1330	1,344	66	20.3	67.9%	27 (2.0%)	282 (21.0%)	1,014 (75.4%)	14 (1.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	22.3	624^th of 807 public high schools	22.7%		27.5	528^th of 792 public high schools	33.3%	96				27.0	32.0					27.0	34.0	44.0	59.0		$13,457	$2,492	$10,965
Barbara Goleman Senior High	Public, Magnet	8-12	14100 NW 89th Ave	Miami Lakes	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 362-0676	2,854	108	26.4	56.0%	75 (2.6%)	384 (13.5%)	2,346 (82.2%)	27 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	21 (0.7%)	70.6	130^th of 807 public high schools	83.9%		61.2	189^th of 792 public high schools	76.1%	59				65.0	67.0					61.0	80.0	70.0	81.0		$9,264	$1,415	$7,849
Imater Preparatory Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	651 W 20th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 805-5722	982	10	98.2	87.9%	11 (1.1%)	9 (0.9%)	962 (98.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.2	324^th of 807 public high schools	59.9%		48.1	308^th of 792 public high schools	61.1%	16				56.0	60.0					45.0	45.0	41.0	67.0		$8,752	$1,031	$7,721

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Academy Charter High School

Is Mater Academy Charter High School a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Mater Academy Charter High School?

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

How many students attend Mater Academy Charter High School?

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

What district is Mater Academy Charter High School in?

Miami-Dade

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