Is Miami Arts Charter School a good school?

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

How many students attend Miami Arts Charter School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,097 students attended Miami Arts Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Miami Arts Charter School?

Students at Miami Arts Charter School are 65% Hispanic, 23% White, 10% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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:
87^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,438

Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

Number of students: 1,097

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.5%

White:

23.2%

African American:

10.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Miami Arts Charter School ranks better than 77.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.34. (See more...)

Compare Details Miami Arts Charter School ranks better than 89.2% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 23^rd among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.95. (See more...)

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.

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 (64.5%), White (23.2%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miami Arts Charter School is 21.9, which is the 47^th best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Miami Arts Charter School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 272^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Miami Arts Charter School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Miami Arts Charter School 87^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Miami Arts Charter 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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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	79.69	162^nd	891	81.8%
2012	78.27	177^th	897	80.3%
2013	89.03	69^th	956	92.8%
2014	93.80	32^nd	999	96.8%
2016	76.80	204^th	997	79.5%
2017	67.97	304^th	1031	70.5%
2018	79.18	196^th	1035	81.1%
2019	71.91	285^th	1099	74.1%
2021	63.10	385^th	1136	66.1%
2022	71.08	292^nd	1148	74.6%
2023	68.64	339^th	1177	71.2%
2024	74.34	272^nd	1196	77.3%

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Rank History for Miami Arts Charter School

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

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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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21%

Reviews:

by a student
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

by a parent
Monday, July 9, 2012

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

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

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

by a parent
Friday, September 16, 2011

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

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

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 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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 285^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 339^th of 1177 Middle schools	2.9%
Ranks 120^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 85^th 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)	70	62	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	58	55	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)	73	64	9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	56	53	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miami Arts Charter School)	60	48	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	53	48	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)	71	61	10%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	54	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Miami Arts Charter School)	68	72	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	40	39	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Miami Arts Charter School)	55	45	10%
8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	43	40	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)	73	66	7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Arts Charter School)	63	67	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami Arts Charter School)	73	77	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Miami Arts Charter School)	89	93	4%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Civics (Miami Arts Charter School)	87	88	1%
End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)	73	68	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami Arts Charter School)	69	64	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Miami Arts Charter School)	70	77	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	1609	1097	31.8%
African American	208	112	46.2%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	10	6	40%
Hispanic	1062	708	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	307	255	16.9%
Two or More Races	21	15	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.2%	1.5%	0.6%

Schools Near Miami Arts Charter 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
Miami Arts Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	95 NW 23rd St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 763-6257	1,097	50	21.9	1.5%	255 (23.2%)	112 (10.2%)	708 (64.5%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.4%)	76.9	87^th of 807 public high schools	89.2%		77.9	85^th of 792 public high schools	89.3%	2	72.0	79.0	69.0	72.0	76.0	62.0	57.0	73.0	45.0	70.0	82.0	73.0	91.0	88.0	$7,438	$56	$7,381
Young Men's Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	3001 NW 2nd Ave	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 571-1111	153	16	9.5	69.9%	3 (2.0%)	69 (45.1%)	79 (51.6%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	62.6	196^th of 807 public high schools	75.7%		41.4	377^th of 792 public high schools	52.4%	181	43.0	50.0	42.0	54.0	58.0	48.0	72.0		0.0	55.0	54.0	82.0	92.0	68.0	$22,698	$3,793	$18,905
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College	Public	9-12	750 NW 20th St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 324-6070	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Secondary Student Success Center 802	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 694-4444	16	0		56.3%	0 (0.0%)	10 (62.5%)	6 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			38.0					8.0	0.0
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8851 NW 170th Street	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 512-3991	111	2	55.5	51.4%	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	106 (95.5%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.9	507^th of 807 public high schools	37.2%					(n/a)				52.0	45.0					30.0	29.0	51.0	58.0		$9,033	$3,937	$5,096
Miami Technical At Mater Innovation Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	25 NE 2 Street	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(305) 995-1000																			(n/a)				70.0
Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High School	Public, Charter	9-12	19701 SW 127th Avenue	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 971-9851	72	3	24.0	61.1%	1 (1.4%)	2 (2.8%)	68 (94.4%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	463^rd of 807 public high schools	42.6%					(n/a)				53.0	43.0					26.0	53.0	54.0	31.0		$26,466	$688	$25,777
Pinecrest North Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8925 Fountbleau Blvd	Miami	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 456-5071	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	80	66^th of 807 public high schools	91.8%					(n/a)				79.0						89.0	96.0	75.0
College And Careers	Public	9-12	1500 Biscayne Boulevard	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 995-1272	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Booker T. Washington Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 NW 6th Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 324-8900	1,014	52	19.5	59.9%	11 (1.1%)	330 (32.5%)	670 (66.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	20.3	636^th of 807 public high schools	21.2%		14	648^th of 792 public high schools	18.2%	12				22.0	29.0					36.0	32.0	48.0	53.0		$12,733	$2,587	$10,146

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