- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hialeah Gardens, FL
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 120039005494Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Hialeah Gardens · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 64.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Hialeah Gardens, FL.
School address
District: Miami-Dade · Florida
NCES ID 120039005494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 120039005494 · Hialeah Gardens, FL High · SMALL · CHARTER
315 enr · 18.5:1 · 64.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy 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 315
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
315 students
What this shows Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy compares
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is a shrinking 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.7% | ▲ 24% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 97.8%
African American 1.3%
White 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy'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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
How many students attend Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy has 315 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hialeah Gardens, FL. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
64.7% of students at Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 97.8% of enrollment, in Hialeah Gardens, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy?
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy rank among high schools in Hialeah Gardens?
By Resource Investment Index, Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy ranks #1 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 Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy, 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.