- Enrollment
- 2,929
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120147008767Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Florida schools.
- #3 of 10
- high schools in Kissimmee · Resource Index
- 48
- 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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+92 students YoY
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+21.0%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+92 students YoY 120147008767 · Kissimmee, FL High · MID · CHARTER
536 enr · 41.2:1 · 63.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Tohopekaliga (2,929 students)
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High grew from 438 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+21.0%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tohopekaliga
Tohopekaliga
2,929 students
- Celebration Hi
Celebration High School
2,681 students
- Harmony High S
Harmony High School
2,673 students
- St. Cloud High
St. Cloud High School
2,596 students
- Poinciana High
Poinciana High School
2,573 students
- This school 536
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High
536 students
What this shows Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High reports 536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High compares
Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,383
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Osceola reports $10,383 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,681
- 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
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 (~536 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 92.
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 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.