MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HIALEAH GARDENS, FL with about 1,742 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 73 teachers, MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH School, located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, is a high-performing public charter school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the Mater Academy network, the school is well-regarded for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and specialized programs designed to challenge students academically while providing a supportive community atmosphere.
Beyond its academic offerings, MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH is known for its strong culture of student engagement, featuring a wide array of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, performing arts, and various student organizations. The school emphasizes character development and parental involvement, aiming to foster a comprehensive educational experience. With a commitment to innovation and high academic standards, the school consistently maintains a strong reputation within the Miami-Dade County area as a premier choice for students seeking a structured and competitive preparatory high school education.
For more information, contact MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH at (305) 828-1886 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016-2419
(305) 828-1886
http://www.matermiddlehigh.org
MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HIALEAH GARDENS, FL with about 1,742 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
DADE DISTRICT OFFICE - District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 1,742
- Teachers:
- 73
- NSLP Status:1
- Missing
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,742 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 94% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 93.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- White
- 1.3%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.