School Overview
MAST (Maritime and Science Technology) Academy, located on Virginia Key in Key Biscayne, Florida, is a highly prestigious magnet school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Situated in a unique waterfront setting, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a specialized emphasis on maritime studies, oceanography, and environmental science. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education through a challenging blend of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Cambridge AICE programs, and hands-on laboratory work that utilizes the school’s proximity to marine research institutions.

Beyond its academic focus, MAST Academy is widely recognized for its high standards and competitive admissions process, consistently ranking as one of the top schools in the state of Florida and the nation. The school fosters a culture of innovation and scientific inquiry, encouraging students to engage in research and community-based projects related to coastal and marine environments. Because of its specialized mission and commitment to academic excellence, the school serves as a premier destination for students interested in pursuing STEM-focused careers and advanced degrees.
1,535
Total Students
78.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAST ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White345
Hispanic1,127
Black27
Asian24
Two or More10
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    1,127 (73.4 %)
  • White
    345 (22.5 %)
  • Black
    27 (1.8 %)
  • Asian
    24 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (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)365-6278
Website: http://mast.dade.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 1,535
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 78.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28
Grades Taught
Grade 6 160
Grade 7 159
Grade 8 159
Grade 9 296
Grade 10 287
Grade 11 217
Grade 12 257

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAST ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 6160
Grade 7159
Grade 8159
Grade 9296
Grade 10287
Grade 11217
Grade 12257
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAST ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female74548.5%
Male79051.5%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)