MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (M.A.S.T.) @ HOME

mastmedical.dadeschools.net

701 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The Medical Academy for Science and Technology (M.A.S.T.) @ Homestead is a specialized magnet school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Designed for students with a keen interest in the healthcare field, the academy offers a rigorous academic curriculum that integrates standard college-preparatory coursework with specialized medical-focused instruction. By leveraging partnerships with local medical institutions and industry professionals, the school provides students with a unique environment to explore clinical practices, medical research, and health science technology before entering higher education.

Beyond its academic rigor, M.A.S.T. @ Homestead emphasizes a culture of professional development and community service, aiming to prepare students for the demands of the modern medical landscape. The school’s small-campus setting allows for personalized instruction, fostering close relationships between students and faculty. Ultimately, the program serves as a dedicated pipeline for aspiring physicians, nurses, researchers, and health administrators, equipping graduates with both the foundational knowledge and the practical experience necessary to succeed in competitive medical degree programs.

701

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (M.A.S.T.) @ HOME
Demographic	Student Count
White	63
Hispanic	542
Black	72
Asian	18
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
542 (77.3 %)
Black
72 (10.3 %)
White
63 (9.0 %)
Asian
18 (2.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)257-4500
Website:	http://mastmedical.dadeschools.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	701
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	186
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 156

Grade 10 191

Grade 11 174

Grade 12 180

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (M.A.S.T.) @ HOME
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	156
Grade 10	191
Grade 11	174
Grade 12	180

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (M.A.S.T.) @ HOME
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	424	60.5%
Male	277	39.5%

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