Miami Arts Charter School

Summary:

Miami Arts Charter is a public charter high school serving grades 6-12 in the Miami-Dade school district, with a diverse student population of 1,097 students. The school has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking among the top 100-200 high schools in Florida.

Miami Arts Charter stands out for its strong academic performance, with students consistently outperforming their peers in the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70% of Miami Arts Charter students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 61% in Miami-Dade and 55% statewide. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.6% to 93.6% over the past five years, outperforming the district and state averages. While the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, it still performs better than the nearby Secondary Student Success Center 802.

Interestingly, Miami Arts Charter spends significantly more per student ($7,438 in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Secondary Student Success Center 802 ($24,842 in 2021-2022) and Booker T. Washington Senior High ($12,733 in 2022-2023), despite having a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients. The school's diverse student population also stands out, with a higher percentage of White and African American students compared to nearby schools like Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School and Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School, which have a much higher percentage of Hispanic students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 95 NW 23rd St
       Miami, FL  33127


(305) 763-6257

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,438 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  1,045

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
65.1%
White:
22.4%
African American:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  0.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Miami Arts Charter School ranks better than 77.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details Miami Arts Charter School ranks better than 89.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 23rd 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 76.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Miami Arts Charter School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.1%), White (22.4%), African American (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 0.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miami Arts Charter School is 18, which is the 21st best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miami Arts Charter School is $7,438. 109 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Miami Arts Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Miami Arts Charter School 272nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Miami Arts Charter School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Miami Arts Charter School 87th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Miami Arts Charter 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 Miami Arts Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 79.69 162nd 891 81.8%
2012 78.27 177th 897 80.3%
2013 89.03 69th 956 92.8%
2014 93.80 32nd 999 96.8%
2016 76.80 204th 997 79.5%
2017 67.97 304th 1031 70.5%
2018 79.18 196th 1035 81.1%
2019 71.91 285th 1099 74.1%
2021 63.10 385th 1136 66.1%
2022 71.08 292nd 1148 74.6%
2023 68.64 339th 1177 71.2%
2024 74.34 272nd 1196 77.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Miami Arts Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 78.75 118th 622 81.0%
2012 81.53 39th 606 93.6%
2013 71.28 118th 648 81.8%
2014 85.38 46th 687 93.3%
2016 71.61 105th 693 84.8%
2017 67.65 130th 714 81.8%
2018 67.17 137th 716 80.9%
2019 69.15 120th 734 83.7%
2021 64.42 158th 746 78.8%
2022 72.26 116th 774 85.0%
2023 77.89 85th 792 89.3%
2024 76.95 87th 807 89.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.9)
64%

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21%

  

Reviews:
by a student
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Open Quote Overall it is a very good school. The only thing that really bothers me is that even though it is a performing arts school it is very limited on sports. It would be nice if it were bigger had a variety of afterschool activities that the students could partake in besides their art. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, January 10, 2015

Open Quote The new Homestead MAC is horrible. Stay away from it they shouldn't have been allowed to become a charter because the school is very poorly run. It is not what they promised us when we originally signed up. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 25, 2013

Open Quote I can honestly say bringing my child to MAC was the best choice I could have ever made. The school never ceases to impress me and my child would always come home sharing more stories of the school. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, March 25, 2013

Open Quote Overall, I have to say this school is amazing. The kids here are so welcoming to the upcoming new students, and the academics are challenging enough for all the grades. The teachers are committed to the students and they are so expressive when it comes to the arts.
I am so glad i brought my child here.
thank you Mac, GO MOORAYS! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 24, 2013

Open Quote My child has been attending for two years. Initially the quality of the teachers seemed to be good but every few months the best teachers are let go and replaced with cheaper, less experienced and not qualified replacements. Extra-curricular activities are non existent and forget about any parent teacher involvement. You cannot get an appointment to speak to anyone in the school about your child regardless of how many times you try. There is zero feedback. You find out your child's progress when you get the report card when it's too late to effect the outcome. There is no parent teacher interaction and no attempt by the school to involve the parents in anything.

Overall, the impression is this school is run for profit, is in over their heads, severely understaffed and overworked. Everything good for the students is seemingly secondary to making or keeping the school profitable. It is not a good school if your child is gifted or excels academically. Find another school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Open Quote I love You MAC! I Cant wait to see what your going to bring to us next year! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, July 15, 2012

Open Quote Even though it's still a brand new School, In over 25 Years later, MAC Will be just like New Worlds or Dash, ect...MAC Is becoming more and more beautiful and artistic every-time I see the students perform. Im proud to have my children attend there. Close Quote


by a student
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Open Quote I love Mac, The people there and classes are amazing! Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 9, 2012

Open Quote MAC is such a Wonderful School! My daughter went there for her freshman year and she loved it there. She made wonderful friends, and the academics there are amazing.
Thank you once again Moorays! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 26, 2012

Open Quote My daughter has attended this school since it's inception. Even though I love the fact that she is learning a new skill, I hate the fact that the academic portion of school is completely neglected. I'm pulling her out this year. I cannot deal with this school's inability to communicate with parents and provide a stable learning environment. Your kid could be failing all their work and you will never get a call from a teacher. Try contacting the director, you will never get a call back either. I think this school has good intentions but they're in over their heads. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 3, 2011

Open Quote HORABLE SCHOOL!!! WORST TEACHER/FACULTY, AND DONT EVEN CARE ABOUT THE KIDS! HATE IT! Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 16, 2011

Open Quote My child started in the music program at MAC. I am so impressed with the discipline of the students and the level of care of the administration and teachers. With the appropriate funding this is slated to become a top, top charter school- heads up Miami Dade Coutny Public Schools School Board and give some recognition in the way of funding to exceptional schools - the parents here pay taxes too. Cannot say enough good things and cannot wait to see how my child and this school develop. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Open Quote MAC is a great school with very loving teachers. THe classes are small and turoring is offfered morning and afternoons. Teachers provide students with their emails and class websites so contact with teachers is very easy. THe arts teacher are great people who prosper in the things they teach. Any student will be glad to have joined the MAC family Close Quote



Enrollment information for Miami Arts Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 177 67 5 290 1 n/a n/a 5 545
2011 186 113 7 341 0 0 4 0 651
2012 166 135 9 350 0 0 6 0 666
2013 160 140 8 378 0 0 6 0 692
2014 169 139 8 376 0 0 12 0 704
2015 267 185 15 721 0 0 14 0 1202
2016 323 212 13 983 0 1 20 0 1552
2017 353 232 15 1105 0 1 22 0 1728
2018 361 233 10 1131 0 1 25 0 1761
2019 307 208 10 1062 1 0 21 0 1609
2020 245 156 5 702 0 0 16 0 1124
2021 237 133 5 735 0 0 13 0 1123
2022 246 114 6 703 0 1 14 0 1084
2023 255 112 6 708 0 1 15 0 1097
2024 234 110 5 680 0 1 15 0 1045

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

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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 Miami Arts Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 545 25.0 21.8 19.1
2011 651 39.0 16.6 18.9
2012 666 34.0 19.5 21
2013 692 36.0 19.2 20.8
2014 704 30.0 23.4 19.7
2015 1202 64.0 18.7 7.3
2016 1552 77.0 20.1 2.4
2017 1728 87.0 19.8 1.8
2018 1761 n/a n/a 3.4
2019 1609 81.0 19.8 2.2
2020 1124 n/a n/a 0.4
2021 1123 48.0 23.3 10.8
2022 1084 52.0 20.8 21.2
2023 1097 50.0 21.9 1.5
2024 1045 58.0 18.0 0.6

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 Miami Arts Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 545 25.0 21.8 19.1
2011 651 39.0 16.6 18.9
2012 666 34.0 19.5 21
2013 692 36.0 19.2 20.8
2014 704 30.0 23.4 19.7
2015 1202 64.0 18.7 7.3
2016 1552 77.0 20.1 2.4
2017 1728 87.0 19.8 1.8
2018 1761 n/a n/a 3.4
2019 1609 81.0 19.8 2.2
2020 1124 n/a n/a 0.4
2021 1123 48.0 23.3 10.8
2022 1084 52.0 20.8 21.2
2023 1097 50.0 21.9 1.5
2024 1045 58.0 18.0 0.6

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 Miami Arts Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $5,277 (100.0%) $5,277
2019 $00 (0.0%) $6,118 (100.0%) $6,118
2020 $00 (0.0%) $5,300 (100.0%) $5,300
2021 $00 (0.0%) $5,407 (100.0%) $5,407
2022 $613 (8.9%) $6,294 (91.1%) $6,907
2023 $56 (0.8%) $7,381 (99.2%) $7,438

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Miami Arts Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 285th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 339th of 1177 Middle schools
 2.9%
Ranks 120th of 734 High schoolsRanks 85th of 792 High schools
 5.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)7062
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)7364
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miami Arts Charter School)6048
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)7161
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Miami Arts Charter School)6872
 4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Miami Arts Charter School)5545
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)7366
 7%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5554
 1%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)6367
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5352
 1%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami Arts Charter School)7377
 4%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Miami Arts Charter School)8993
 4%
   End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)7166
 5%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Miami Arts Charter School)8788
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami Arts Charter School)6964
 5%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Miami Arts Charter School)7077
 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 Students16091097
 31.8%
African American208112
 46.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian106
 40%
Hispanic1062708
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White307255
 16.9%
Two or More Races2115
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.2%1.5%
 0.6%


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Students at Miami Arts Charter School are 65% Hispanic, 22% White, 11% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,045 students attended Miami Arts Charter School.

Miami Arts Charter School ranks 87th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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