Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom

Summary:

Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Home is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with 701 students in Homestead, Florida, part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District.

M.A.S.T. @ Home consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized tests, with 84% proficiency in EOC Geometry compared to 56% in Miami-Dade and 53% in Florida, and 98% proficiency in EOC Biology 1 compared to 70% in Miami-Dade and 67% in Florida. The school maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state and district averages, and has ranked among the top 32 high schools in Florida out of 807 schools. Compared to nearby schools like Homestead Senior High School, M.A.S.T. @ Home stands out with its exceptional academic performance and school rankings.

However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.8% in 2019-2020 to 25.1% in 2022-2023, which warrants further investigation. Additionally, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch has decreased from 70.4% in 2020-2021 to 53.92% in 2022-2023, indicating a potential shift in the socioeconomic demographics of the student population. The school's per-student spending has increased from $7,552 in 2019-2020 to $10,738 in 2022-2023, suggesting a correlation between increased funding and the school's exceptional academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 9-12

1220 NW 1st Ave
Homestead, FL 33030

(305) 257-4500

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
32^nd of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,738

Student/teacher ratio: 23.1

Number of students: 625

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

81.6%

African American:

9.3%

White:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom ranks better than 96% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 8^th among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.29. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom 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 (81.6%), African American (9.3%), White (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom is 23.1, which is the 51^st best among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom is $10,738, which is the 50^th highest among 102 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom 32^nd of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom 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 Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2013	84.30	49^th	648	92.4%
2014	72.63	131^st	687	80.9%
2016	92.79	11^th	693	98.4%
2017	86.64	31^st	714	95.7%
2018	91.14	13^th	716	98.2%
2019	91.04	14^th	734	98.1%
2021	90.24	21^st	746	97.2%
2022	89.12	29^th	774	96.3%
2023	91.77	17^th	792	97.9%
2024	88.29	32^nd	807	96.0%

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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 Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2011	4	13	2	50	0	0	0	69
2012	33	47	4	165	1	0	1	251
2013	51	75	8	257	1	0	1	393
2014	72	86	11	298	1	0	3	471
2015	70	88	20	329	1	0	2	510
2016	67	94	21	330	0	0	2	514
2017	69	111	28	395	1	1	1	606
2018	70	116	33	488	2	1	4	714
2019	67	110	31	509	4	2	8	731
2020	72	94	35	551	3	1	12	768
2021	69	72	28	610	1	1	13	794
2022	70	63	21	571	1	1	10	737
2023	63	72	18	542	1	1	4	701
2024	39	58	13	510	1	0	4	625

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 Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	69	6.0	11.5	62.3
2012	251	12.0	20.9	66.1
2013	393	20.0	19.6	68.2
2014	471	24.0	19.6	64.3
2015	510	24.0	21.2	72.9
2016	514	24.0	21.4	70.4
2017	606	27.0	22.4	65.8
2018	714	28.0	25.5	61.9
2019	731	29.0	25.2	68.7
2020	768	33.0	23.2	65.9
2021	794	33.0	24.0	70.4
2022	737	32.0	23.0	69.6
2023	701	33.0	21.2	53.9
2024	625	27.0	23.1	46.7

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 Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	69	6.0	11.5	62.3
2012	251	12.0	20.9	66.1
2013	393	20.0	19.6	68.2
2014	471	24.0	19.6	64.3
2015	510	24.0	21.2	72.9
2016	514	24.0	21.4	70.4
2017	606	27.0	22.4	65.8
2018	714	28.0	25.5	61.9
2019	731	29.0	25.2	68.7
2020	768	33.0	23.2	65.9
2021	794	33.0	24.0	70.4
2022	737	32.0	23.0	69.6
2023	701	33.0	21.2	53.9
2024	625	27.0	23.1	46.7

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 Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$344 (5.0%)	$6,516 (95.0%)	$6,860
2019	$418 (5.7%)	$6,895 (94.3%)	$7,313
2020	$221 (2.9%)	$7,331 (97.1%)	$7,552
2021	$799 (9.6%)	$7,532 (90.4%)	$8,331
2022	$930 (10.6%)	$7,871 (89.4%)	$8,801
2023	$1,229 (11.4%)	$9,509 (88.6%)	$10,738

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom

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 14^th of 734 High schools	Ranks 17^th of 792 High schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom)	94	90	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	55	54	1%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom)	93	93
10th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	53	52	1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	53	49	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom)	98	91	7%
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course US History (Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom)	93	94	1%
End of Course US History (Miami-Dade)	71	66	5%
End of Course US History (Florida)	70	63	7%
End of Course Geometry (Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom)	90	75	15%
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	731	701	4.1%
African American	110	72	34.5%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	31	18	41.9%
Hispanic	509	542	6.5%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	67	63	6%
Two or More Races	8	4	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.7%	53.9%	14.8%

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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)	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 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th 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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom	Public, Magnet	9-12	1220 NW 1st Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 257-4500	625	27	23.1	46.7%	39 (6.2%)	58 (9.3%)	510 (81.6%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	88.3	32^nd of 807 public high schools	96.0%		91.8	17^th of 792 public high schools	97.9%	15		86.0	87.0				84.0	98.0	87.0	$10,738	$1,229	$9,509
School For Advanced Studies Homestead	Public	11-12	500 College Ter	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-5062	131	5	26.2	40.5%	13 (9.9%)	10 (7.6%)	101 (77.1%)	6 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)										$8,235	$780	$7,455
Somerset Academy Charter High School (South Homestead)	Public, Charter	9-12	305 NE 2nd Rd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 258-7497	513	18	28.5	85.4%	33 (6.4%)	43 (8.4%)	432 (84.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29.8	546^th of 807 public high schools	32.3%		26.1	540^th of 792 public high schools	31.8%	6		39.0	43.0			37.0	28.0	42.0	62.0	$10,212	$702	$9,510
Chambers High School	Public, Charter	6-12	698 N Homestead Blvd	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 909-6307	361	0	60.0	9.7%	17 (4.7%)	93 (25.8%)	245 (67.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	5	721^st of 807 public high schools	10.7%		5.5	703^rd of 792 public high schools	11.2%	18	0.0	7.0	23.0	0.0	0.0	3.0	13.0	10.0	22.0	$9,715	$1,365	$8,350
Charter High School Of The Americas (Florida City Campus)	Public, Charter	9-12	103 East Lucy St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-3330	35	1	35.0	97.1%	1 (2.9%)	2 (5.7%)	32 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50	301^st of 807 public high schools	62.7%		82.5	59^th of 792 public high schools	92.6%	242		38.0					82.0			$7,522	$162	$7,361
South Dade Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	28401 SW 167th Ave	Homestead	33030	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 247-4244	3,254	127	25.6	67.7%	113 (3.5%)	504 (15.5%)	2,593 (79.7%)	21 (0.6%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	21 (0.6%)	33.6	498^th of 807 public high schools	38.3%		31.5	486^th of 792 public high schools	38.6%	12		36.0	46.0			28.0	42.0	55.0	65.0	$9,262	$1,560	$7,701
Everglades Preparatory Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	2251 E Mowry Dr	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-1969	535	24	22.2	61.5%	27 (5.0%)	48 (9.0%)	454 (84.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	44.3	377^th of 807 public high schools	53.3%		40	387^th of 792 public high schools	51.1%	10		47.0	45.0			58.0	59.0	44.0	76.0	$9,547	$860	$8,687
Homestead Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	2351 SE 12th Ave	Homestead	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 245-7000	2,247	101	22.2	71.2%	56 (2.5%)	911 (40.5%)	1,256 (55.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	1 (0.0%)	20 (0.9%)	30.3	536^th of 807 public high schools	33.6%		31.2	490^th of 792 public high schools	38.1%	46		35.0	40.0			25.0	34.0	83.0	61.0	$11,578	$1,998	$9,579
Miami Community Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	18720 SW 352nd St	Florida City	33034	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-8003	231	14	16.5	98.7%	2 (0.9%)	12 (5.2%)	216 (93.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.8	646^th of 807 public high schools	20.0%		22.1	586^th of 792 public high schools	26.0%	60		34.0	25.0			27.0	27.0	45.0	44.0	$9,449	$496	$8,953
Somerset Preparatory Academy High School Homestead	Public, Charter	9-12	3000 SE 9th St	Homestead	33035	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 509-6901	345	8	43.1	80.0%	18 (5.2%)	35 (10.1%)	289 (83.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	34.1	487^th of 807 public high schools	39.7%		37.7	415^th of 792 public high schools	47.6%	72		56.0	45.0			19.0	26.0	54.0	57.0	$7,558	$357	$7,201

Frequently Asked Questions about Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom

What district is Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom?

In the 2023-24 school year, 625 students attended Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom.

Is Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom a good school?

Yes! Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 32^nd of 807 Florida high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom?

Students at Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Hom are 82% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% White, 2% Asian.

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