- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hialeah Gardens, FL
Mater Academy Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for Mater Academy Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039003838Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Academy Charter High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Hialeah Gardens · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 31:1
- large classes for Florida
- 66.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Academy Charter High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Charter High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hialeah Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039003838 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Mater Academy Charter High School held near 1,650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 120039003838 · Hialeah Gardens, FL High · MID · CHARTER
1,611 enr · 31:1 · 66.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Academy Charter High School held near 1,650 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Academy Charter 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 1,611
Mater Academy Charter High School
1,611 students
What this shows Mater Academy Charter High School reports 1,611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Academy Charter High School compares
Mater Academy Charter High School 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 | 31:1 | ▲ 74% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.9% | ▲ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,611 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,611
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
31:1
students per teacher
- 74% above state mean
Top 96% in Florida - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.9%
African American 2.9%
White 1.0%
Asian 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.9, Mater Academy Charter High School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
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 Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Academy Charter 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.
Similar enrollment (~1,611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Academy Charter High School
How many students attend Mater Academy Charter High School?
Mater Academy Charter High School has 1,611 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hialeah Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,657 (2022-23) → 1,650 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Charter High School is 31:1, which is 74% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Academy Charter High School?
66.9% of students at Mater Academy Charter 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 Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at Mater Academy Charter High School is Hispanic or Latino at 95.9% of enrollment, in Hialeah Gardens, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Academy Charter High School?
Mater Academy Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
How does Mater Academy Charter High School rank among high schools in Hialeah Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Academy Charter High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Hialeah Gardens, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hialeah Gardens on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Academy Charter 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.