Enrollment
487
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Miami, FL
Mater Brickell Academy High
Federal NCES profile for Mater Brickell Academy High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039010718Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Brickell Academy High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #37 of 37
- high schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 54.1:1
- large classes for Florida
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Brickell Academy High has class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Brickell Academy High ranks #37 of 37 high schools in Miami, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
54.1:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+204% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.9%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mater Brickell Academy High compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mater Brickell Academy High
Mater Brickell Academy High is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Miami, Florida, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run heavy: 54.1:1 is larger than about 99% of Florida schools and 204% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.9% lands close to the Florida typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 679 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #678, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 25/100).
Its district draws 19.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students) and Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students) alongside Mater Brickell Academy High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mater Brickell Academy High compares
Mater Brickell Academy High on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 54.1:1 | ▲ 204% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
54.1:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
54.1:1
students per teacher
- 204% above state mean
Top 99% in Florida - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,258
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.8%
White 11.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.1, Mater Brickell Academy High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Miami-Dade, which includes Mater Brickell Academy High.
$12,258
Per student
+10%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.2%
State 23.3%
Federal 19.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mater Brickell Academy High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Brickell Academy High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~487 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mater Brickell Academy High
How many students attend Mater Brickell Academy High?
Mater Brickell Academy High has 487 students enrolled. It is a high school in Miami, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Brickell Academy High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Brickell Academy High is 54.1:1, which is 204% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 245% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Brickell Academy High?
51.9% of students at Mater Brickell Academy High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Brickell Academy High?
The largest demographic group at Mater Brickell Academy High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.8% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Brickell Academy High?
Mater Brickell Academy High has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. 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 Brickell Academy High rank among high schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Brickell Academy High ranks #37 of 37 high schools in Miami, 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 Miami on the city page.
Is Mater Brickell Academy High a good school?
Mater Brickell Academy High earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Mater Brickell Academy High, 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.
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