Enrollment
536
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Kissimmee, FL
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
Federal NCES profile for Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147008767Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 10
- high schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 63.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High has class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+131% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is a higher-need, mid-sized charter high school in Kissimmee, Florida, enrolling 536 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Florida schools and 131% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 63.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 536 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 950 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #61, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 46/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
10.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students) and Celebration High School (2,681 students) alongside Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory 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 Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High compares
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory 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 | 41.2:1 | ▲ 131% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.2% | ▲ 22% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 536 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41.2:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
536
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
41.2:1
students per teacher
- 131% above state mean
Top 98% in Florida - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$9,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 70.9%
African American 15.5%
White 9.3%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.4, Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osceola, which includes Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High.
$9,818
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 42.2%
Federal 14.3%
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 Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tohopekaliga | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Celebration High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St. Cloud High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Poinciana High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,681
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,673
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,596
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,573
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~536 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
How many students attend Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High has 536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is 41.2:1, which is 131% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 162% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
63.2% of students at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
The largest demographic group at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Kissimmee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High?
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High rank among high schools in Kissimmee?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High ranks #3 of 10 high schools in Kissimmee, 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 Kissimmee on the city page.
Is Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High a good school?
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of 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 Osceola?
Besides Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High, Osceola also operates Tohopekaliga (2,929 students), Celebration High School (2,681 students), and Harmony High School (2,673 students). See the Osceola district page for the complete list.
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