MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY
MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY is a Title I public charter high school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in HIALEAH GARDENS, FL with about 342 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. 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 11 teachers, MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 31:1. 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 PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY (MPAEA), located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, is a specialized charter school that provides a rigorous academic environment integrated with an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. Part of the larger Mater Academy network, the school is designed for students who are passionate about creative disciplines, offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with specialized training in areas such as dance, theater, music, and digital media production. By blending a college-preparatory focus with professional-grade artistic instruction, the academy aims to prepare students for both higher education and potential careers within the entertainment and creative industries.
The school is noted for fostering a collaborative community where students are encouraged to express their artistic talents while maintaining high standards of academic achievement. Beyond the classroom, MPAEA frequently engages with the local community through various public performances, showcases, and partnerships, providing students with practical, real-world experience. With a mission centered on holistic development, the institution emphasizes character building, discipline, and creative innovation, serving as a hub for young artists in the Miami-Dade area looking to refine their craft within a supportive and structured school setting.
For more information, contact MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY 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 PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY is a public Title I Charter school in HIALEAH GARDENS, FL with about 342 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:
- 342
- Teachers:
- 11
- 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 342 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 97.1%
- Black or African American
- 1.5%
- White
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- Female
- 77.2%
- Male
- 22.8%
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.