Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is a public charter high school in Kissimmee, Florida, serving 438 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Osceola school district, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population (76.48%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 40-75% Hispanic students. However, the school has faced challenges, including a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.3% in 2019-2020 to 53.4% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, Mater Brighton Lakes Academy consistently underperforms the Osceola district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (26%), Geometry (45%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (46%) significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 81.0% is also lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 33.3% to 100.0%.
Compared to nearby schools, Mater Brighton Lakes Academy stands out as the lowest-performing, with Neocity Academy being a high-performing school with exceptional test scores, a 100% graduation rate, and low chronic absenteeism. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy, ranging from 74.84% to 78.42%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. Addressing the root causes of the school's high chronic absenteeism and improving academic performance will be crucial for Mater Brighton Lakes Academy to provide a better educational experience for its students.
Students at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High are 76% Hispanic, 12% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.
In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High.
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High ranks 506th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
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