MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL

www.materlakes.org

Charter School 1,201 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mater Academy Lakes High School, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a high-performing public charter school that serves students in grades 9 through 12. As part of the extensive Mater Academy network, the school is known for its rigorous academic environment and its commitment to preparing students for higher education. It offers a variety of specialized programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual enrollment opportunities with local colleges, and various career-focused academies, ensuring that students have access to a challenging and comprehensive curriculum.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. Mater Lakes High is well-regarded for its vibrant extracurricular scene, which includes competitive athletic programs, student government, and numerous clubs that foster leadership and school spirit. By integrating a supportive learning culture with high expectations, the school aims to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to succeed in both college and their future professional careers.

1,201

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	1,133
Black	30
Asian	10
Two or More	2

Hispanic
1,133 (94.3 %)
Black
30 (2.5 %)
White
26 (2.2 %)
Asian
10 (0.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)512-3917
Website:	http://www.materlakes.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	617
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	222

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 314

Grade 10 316

Grade 11 291

Grade 12 280

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	314
Grade 10	316
Grade 11	291
Grade 12	280

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	637	53%
Male	564	47%

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