MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL

7901 NW 103RD ST
HIALEAH GARDENS, FL 33016

www.matermiddlehigh.org

Charter School 1,657 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,657

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

31.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	1,560
Black	73
Asian	2
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,560 (94.1 %)
Black
73 (4.4 %)
White
19 (1.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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)828-1886
Website:	http://www.matermiddlehigh.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	31.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,018
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	237

* 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 9 510

Grade 10 409

Grade 11 400

Grade 12 338

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	510
Grade 10	409
Grade 11	400
Grade 12	338

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER ACADEMY CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	763	46%
Male	894	54%

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