- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cutler Bay, FL
Mater Academy Bay High School
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy Bay High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039008683Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy Bay High School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Cutler Bay · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 390
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Bay High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Cutler Bay, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039008683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Mater Academy Bay High School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 120039008683 · Cutler Bay, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
390 enr · 48.4% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Academy Bay High School grew from 316 students in 2022-23 to 360 in 2023-24 (+13.9%). Teacher FTE added 2.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy Bay High School 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 390
Mater Academy Bay High School
390 students
What this shows Mater Academy Bay High School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy Bay High School compares
Mater Academy Bay High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 7% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
14.1%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 90.3%
White 6.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Mater Academy Bay High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 Mater Academy Bay High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy Bay High School'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 high 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.
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy Bay High School
How many students attend Mater Academy Bay High School?
Mater Academy Bay High School has 390 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cutler Bay, FL. CCD year-over-year: 316 (2022-23) → 360 (2023-24), up 44.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy Bay High School?
48.4% of students at Mater Academy Bay High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Academy Bay High School?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy Bay High School is Hispanic or Latino at 90.3% of enrollment, in Cutler Bay, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy Bay High School?
Mater Academy Bay High School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mater Academy Bay High School rank among public schools in Cutler Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Bay High School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Cutler Bay, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Cutler Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Academy Bay High School, 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.