Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School is a coeducational charter school for day students in grades 6 through 12, and offers more than twenty-seven AP courses to students. Located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, it ranks #33 in the state, and #331 in the nation.
Serving 315 students in grades 9-12, Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 315 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy's student population of 315 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 1400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
315 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2002
Colors
Green, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#726 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
38%
Black
1%
21%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mater Academy Charter High School Lion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy's ranking?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is ranked #726 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy often compared to?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Barbara Goleman Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
The graduation rate of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
315 students attend Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy offer ?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy part of?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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