- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Key Biscayne, FL
Mast Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mast Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120039002809
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mast Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,571
- students enrolled
Mast Academy has class sizes larger than 77% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039002809 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Mast Academy held near 1,548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120039002809 · Key Biscayne, FL Other · MID · TRAD
1,571 enr · 20.1:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mast Academy held near 1,548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mast Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 1,571
Mast Academy
1,571 students
What this shows Mast Academy reports 1,571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mast Academy compares
Mast Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 78% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,571 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,571
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Florida - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.4%
White 24.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Mast Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mast Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mast Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mast Academy
How many students attend Mast Academy?
Mast Academy has 1,571 students enrolled. It is a public school in Key Biscayne, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,535 (2022-23) → 1,548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mast Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mast Academy is 20.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mast Academy?
11.5% of students at Mast Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mast Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mast Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 72.4% of enrollment, in Key Biscayne, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mast Academy?
Mast Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mast Academy, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.