- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+122 students YoY
Mater Brickell Academy High grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+51.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+122 students YoY 120039010718 · Miami, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
487 enr · 54.1:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Brickell Academy High grew from 235 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+51.9%). Teacher FTE lost 9.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Brickell Academy High 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 487
Mater Brickell Academy High
487 students
What this shows Mater Brickell Academy High reports 487 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Brickell Academy High compares
Mater Brickell Academy High 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~487 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), up 122.
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.
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.