Mater Academy Bay High School

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Mater Academy Bay High School ranks 157 th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mater Academy Bay High School is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Cutler Bay, Florida, with a student population of 316. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mater Academy Bay High School consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including EOC (End of Course) exams and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) assessments. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 71% proficiency in Algebra 1, compared to 61% in Miami-Dade and 55% statewide. The school also boasts an impressive 96.3% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state and district averages. With a diverse student population, the school has a majority Hispanic enrollment (87.03% in 2022-2023), followed by White (7.59%), African American (3.16%), and Asian (1.9%) students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Secondary Student Success Center 803 and Palm Glades Preparatory High School, Mater Academy Bay High School stands out in several areas, outperforming them in test scores and graduation rates, while maintaining a lower chronic absenteeism rate. Despite having a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (58.54% in 2022-2023), the school has been able to achieve strong academic results, suggesting effective strategies in supporting and engaging these students. Additionally, the school's spending per student has decreased from $13,341 in 2020-2021 to $9,403 in 2022-2023, while maintaining its high performance, indicating efficient resource allocation and management.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

22025 SW 87th Ave
Cutler Bay, FL 33190

(305) 969-5989

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
157^th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,403

Student/teacher ratio: 158.0

Number of students: 316

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.0%

White:

7.6%

African American:

3.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mater Academy Bay High School ranks better than 80.5% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 33^rd among 102 ranked high schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mater Academy Bay 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 (87%), White (7.6%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Academy Bay High School is 158. 103 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Mater Academy Bay High School employs 2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Academy Bay High School is $9,403. 80 high schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Academy Bay High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mater Academy Bay High School 157^th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Mater Academy Bay 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 Bay High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	FL State Percentile
2021	59.94	180^th	746	75.9%
2022	69.90	129^th	774	83.3%
2023	69.63	132^nd	792	83.3%
2024	66.67	157^th	807	80.5%

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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 Bay High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2020	3	0	1	25	0	29
2021	9	4	4	104	0	121
2022	19	4	4	196	1	224
2023	24	10	6	275	1	316

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 Bay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	29	n/a	n/a	37.9
2021	121	0.0	n/a	64.5
2022	224	n/a	n/a	72.3
2023	316	2.0	158.0	58.5

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 Mater Academy Bay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	29	n/a	n/a	37.9
2021	121	0.0	n/a	64.5
2022	224	n/a	n/a	72.3
2023	316	2.0	158.0	58.5

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 Mater Academy Bay High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$2,272 (17.0%)	$11,069 (83.0%)	$13,341
2022	$1,766 (18.8%)	$7,628 (81.2%)	$9,394
2023	$797 (8.5%)	$8,606 (91.5%)	$9,403

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Schools Near Mater Academy Bay 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 Bay High School	Public, Charter	9-12	22025 SW 87th Ave	Cutler Bay	33190	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 969-5989	316	2	158.0	58.5%	24 (7.6%)	10 (3.2%)	275 (87.0%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	66.7	157^th of 807 public high schools	80.5%		69.6	132^nd of 792 public high schools	83.3%	25				77.0	68.0					71.0	48.0	73.0	76.0		$9,403	$797	$8,606
Cutler Bay Senior High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	8601 SW 212th St	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 235-1581	572	26	22.0	37.9%	89 (15.6%)	27 (4.7%)	438 (76.6%)	12 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	80.8	63^rd of 807 public high schools	92.2%		84.7	48^th of 792 public high schools	93.9%	15				84.0	77.0					76.0	77.0	77.0	98.0		$12,682	$1,114	$11,569
Palm Glades Preparatory High School	Public, Charter	9-12	22655 SW 112 Ave	Miami	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 272-2269	286	14	20.4	65.0%	2 (0.7%)	61 (21.3%)	219 (76.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	31	530^th of 807 public high schools	34.3%		17.3	624^th of 792 public high schools	21.2%	94				41.0	49.0					25.0	33.0	62.0	49.0		$10,028	$848	$9,181
Arthur And Polly Mays Conservatory Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	6-12	11700 SW 216th St	Goulds	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 233-2300	513	29	17.6	61.2%	30 (5.8%)	173 (33.7%)	298 (58.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	58.5	222^nd of 807 public high schools	72.5%		64.7	169^th of 792 public high schools	78.7%	53	60.0	45.0	55.0	65.0	61.0	45.0	42.0	47.0	64.0	60.0	38.0	96.0	67.0	68.0	$14,272	$2,160	$12,112
Miami Southridge Senior High	Public, Magnet	8-12	19355 SW 114th Ave	Miami	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 238-6110	2,085	97	21.4	69.8%	76 (3.6%)	645 (30.9%)	1,307 (62.7%)	17 (0.8%)	4 (0.2%)	3 (0.1%)	33 (1.6%)	35.3	471^st of 807 public high schools	41.6%		36.4	427^th of 792 public high schools	46.1%	44				35.0	42.0					40.0	51.0	64.0	59.0		$10,937	$2,343	$8,595
Somerset Academy Charter High School	Public, Charter	9-12	12425 SW 248 St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-3737	914	0	36.6	73.6%	43 (4.7%)	79 (8.6%)	775 (84.8%)	10 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.7%)	79.5	68^th of 807 public high schools	91.6%		68.6	139^th of 792 public high schools	82.4%	71				77.0	79.0					72.0	70.0	91.0	84.0		$10,575	$598	$9,977
Secondary Student Success Center 803	Public	6-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 694-4444	36	0		55.6%	1 (2.8%)	10 (27.8%)	25 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		11.0					11.0							18.0	$46,178	$10,860	$35,318
Robert Morgan Educational Center And Technical College	Public	9-12	18180 SW 122nd Ave	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 253-9920	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Robert Morgan Educational Center	Public, Magnet	9-12	18180 SW 122nd Ave	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 253-9920	1,845	76	24.2	60.1%	66 (3.6%)	404 (21.9%)	1,323 (71.7%)	21 (1.1%)	4 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	25 (1.4%)	61.8	199^th of 807 public high schools	75.3%		57.6	222^nd of 792 public high schools	72.0%	23				64.0	66.0					59.0	58.0	66.0	73.0		$9,493	$1,637	$7,856
Coral Reef Senior High School	Public, Magnet	8-12	10101 SW 152nd St	Miami	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 232-2044	3,243	126	25.7	34.5%	364 (11.2%)	356 (11.0%)	2,369 (73.0%)	113 (3.5%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	38 (1.2%)	84.8	50^th of 807 public high schools	93.8%		87	39^th of 792 public high schools	95.1%	11				84.0	86.0					53.0	83.0	89.0	93.0		$8,869	$1,097	$7,771

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Academy Bay High School

How many students attend Mater Academy Bay High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 316 students attended Mater Academy Bay High School.

Is Mater Academy Bay High School a good school?

Mater Academy Bay High School ranks 157^th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Mater Academy Bay High School are 87% Hispanic, 8% White, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What district is Mater Academy Bay High School in?

Miami-Dade

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