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Miami Arts Charter School

Public, Charter Grades 6-12

78^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 91% of Florida high schools

Summary

Miami Arts Charter School is a high-performing, arts-focused public charter school in the Wynwood area of Miami, FL, serving 959 students in grades 6 through 12 within the Miami-Dade district.

This school stands out for its exceptional and consistent academic performance, earning a 5-star rating and ranking 78th out of 838 high schools in Florida for the 2025-2026 school year. Its proficiency rates in core subjects like Algebra 1 (87%), Geometry (85%), and Biology 1 (89%) dramatically outpace nearby comprehensive schools such as Booker T. Washington Senior High and Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School, placing it in the same elite category as magnet programs like Design & Architecture Senior High (DASH) and School For Advanced Studies-Wolfson (SAS-Wolfson). The school achieves these top-tier results with remarkable efficiency, spending $12,420 per student—far less than lower-performing schools like Young Men's Preparatory Academy ($22,150) and a fraction of the $71,087 spent per student at Miami Technical At Mater Innovation Academy.

A key challenge for Miami Arts Charter School is its high chronic absenteeism rate of 38.1% (2023-2024), which is significantly higher than the district (28.2%) and state (31.4%) averages. This is a stark contrast to its high-achieving peers like DASH (17.4%) and SAS-Wolfson (4.4%). The school's near-zero rate of students receiving free or reduced lunch (0.83%) suggests the absenteeism is not driven by economic hardship, but may stem from other factors like student burnout or family travel. Despite this challenge, the school has maintained its elite academic standing, indicating that its curriculum and instruction are highly effective for the students who are consistently present.

959

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,420

Per pupil spending ?

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

95 NW 23rd St
Miami, FL 33127

(305) 763-6257

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

63.1%

White:

24.4%

African American:

9.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 85th percentile in 2016 → 91st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (77% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 9% of Florida high schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg66%

Florida avg63%

Middle school

319^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 6 pts since 2016

From top 20% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

78^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 9%▲ up 6 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 108High Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	71.0	319 of 1216	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	74.2	279 of 1205	76.8%	★★★★☆
2024	74.3	272 of 1196	77.3%	★★★★☆
2023	68.6	339 of 1177	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	71.1	292 of 1148	74.6%	★★★★☆
2021	63.1	385 of 1136	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.9	285 of 1099	74.1%	★★★★☆
2018	79.2	196 of 1035	81.1%	★★★★☆
2017	68.0	304 of 1031	70.5%	★★★★☆
2016	76.8	204 of 997	79.5%	★★★★☆
2014	93.8	32 of 999	96.8%	★★★★★
2013	89.0	69 of 956	92.8%	★★★★★
2012	78.3	177 of 897	80.3%	★★★★☆
2011	79.7	162 of 891	81.8%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	78.4	78 of 838	90.7%	★★★★★
2025	77.7	92 of 844	89.1%	★★★★☆
2024	76.9	87 of 807	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	85 of 792	89.3%	★★★★☆
2022	72.3	116 of 774	85.0%	★★★★☆
2021	64.4	158 of 746	78.8%	★★★★☆
2019	69.1	120 of 734	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	67.2	137 of 716	80.9%	★★★★☆
2017	67.6	130 of 714	81.8%	★★★★☆
2016	71.6	105 of 693	84.8%	★★★★☆
2014	85.4	46 of 687	93.3%	★★★★★
2013	71.3	118 of 648	81.8%	★★★★☆
2012	81.5	39 of 606	93.6%	★★★★★
2011	78.7	118 of 622	81.0%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 189%+15 vs state

Civics89%+12 vs state

Algebra 187%+24 vs state

US History86%+12 vs state

Geometry85%+29 vs state

English Language Arts77%+16 vs state

Math68%+9 vs state

Science54%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a student
Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Overall it is a very good school. The only thing that really bothers me is that even though it is a performing arts school it is very limited on sports. It would be nice if it were bigger had a variety of afterschool activities that the students could partake in besides their art. Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, January 10, 2015

The new Homestead MAC is horrible. Stay away from it they shouldn't have been allowed to become a charter because the school is very poorly run. It is not what they promised us when we originally signed up. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 25, 2013

I can honestly say bringing my child to MAC was the best choice I could have ever made. The school never ceases to impress me and my child would always come home sharing more stories of the school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 25, 2013

Overall, I have to say this school is amazing. The kids here are so welcoming to the upcoming new students, and the academics are challenging enough for all the grades. The teachers are committed to the students and they are so expressive when it comes to the arts.
I am so glad i brought my child here.
thank you Mac, GO MOORAYS! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, February 24, 2013

My child has been attending for two years. Initially the quality of the teachers seemed to be good but every few months the best teachers are let go and replaced with cheaper, less experienced and not qualified replacements. Extra-curricular activities are non existent and forget about any parent teacher involvement. You cannot get an appointment to speak to anyone in the school about your child regardless of how many times you try. There is zero feedback. You find out your child's progress when you get the report card when it's too late to effect the outcome. There is no parent teacher interaction and no attempt by the school to involve the parents in anything.

Overall, the impression is this school is run for profit, is in over their heads, severely understaffed and overworked. Everything good for the students is seemingly secondary to making or keeping the school profitable. It is not a good school if your child is gifted or excels academically. Find another school. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, July 18, 2012

I love You MAC! I Cant wait to see what your going to bring to us next year! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 15, 2012

Even though it's still a brand new School, In over 25 Years later, MAC Will be just like New Worlds or Dash, ect...MAC Is becoming more and more beautiful and artistic every-time I see the students perform. Im proud to have my children attend there. Close Quote

by a student
Tuesday, July 10, 2012

I love Mac, The people there and classes are amazing! Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 9, 2012

MAC is such a Wonderful School! My daughter went there for her freshman year and she loved it there. She made wonderful friends, and the academics there are amazing.
Thank you once again Moorays! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 26, 2012

My daughter has attended this school since it's inception. Even though I love the fact that she is learning a new skill, I hate the fact that the academic portion of school is completely neglected. I'm pulling her out this year. I cannot deal with this school's inability to communicate with parents and provide a stable learning environment. Your kid could be failing all their work and you will never get a call from a teacher. Try contacting the director, you will never get a call back either. I think this school has good intentions but they're in over their heads. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 3, 2011

HORABLE SCHOOL!!! WORST TEACHER/FACULTY, AND DONT EVEN CARE ABOUT THE KIDS! HATE IT! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, September 16, 2011

My child started in the music program at MAC. I am so impressed with the discipline of the students and the level of care of the administration and teachers. With the appropriate funding this is slated to become a top, top charter school- heads up Miami Dade Coutny Public Schools School Board and give some recognition in the way of funding to exceptional schools - the parents here pay taxes too. Cannot say enough good things and cannot wait to see how my child and this school develop. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, August 25, 2011

MAC is a great school with very loving teachers. THe classes are small and turoring is offfered morning and afternoons. Teachers provide students with their emails and class websites so contact with teachers is very easy. THe arts teacher are great people who prosper in the things they teach. Any student will be glad to have joined the MAC family Close Quote

Schools Near Miami Arts Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)					FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC US History (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Miami Arts Charter School	Public, Charter	6-12	95 NW 23rd St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 763-6257	959	56	17.1	0.8%	234 (24.4%)	95 (9.9%)	605 (63.1%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.9%)	78.4	78^th of 838 public high schools	90.7%		77.7	92^nd of 844 public high schools	89.1%	14	72.0	83.0	73.0	78.0	79.0	56.0	66.0	79.0	54.0	87.0	85.0	89.0	86.0	89.0	$12,420	$2,309	$10,110
Young Men's Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	6-12	3001 NW 2nd Ave	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 571-1111	165	15	11.0	57.6%	5 (3.0%)	79 (47.9%)	78 (47.3%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	65.2	181^st of 838 public high schools	78.4%		52	308^th of 844 public high schools	63.5%	127	50.0	60.0	76.0	79.0	67.0	59.0	53.0	56.0	53.0	77.0	76.0	75.0		81.0	$22,150	$2,072	$20,079
Lindsey Hopkins Technical College	Public	9-12	750 NW 20th St	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 324-6070	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Graduation Alliance13	Public, Virtual	9-12	1500 Biscayne Blvd	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	Yes	(n/a)	(305) 624-9613	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School	Public, Charter	9-12	8851 NW 170th St	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 512-3991	288	3	96.0	66.3%	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	277 (96.2%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.9	244^th of 838 public high schools	70.9%		43.6	416^th of 844 public high schools	50.7%	172				76.0	75.0					42.0	56.0	75.0	76.0		$7,434	$264	$7,170
Design & Architecture Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	4001 NE 2nd Ave	Miami	33137	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 573-7135	486	29	16.7	26.1%	112 (23.0%)	57 (11.7%)	300 (61.7%)	7 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	73.2	116^th of 838 public high schools	86.2%		77	98^th of 844 public high schools	88.4%	18				84.0	86.0					44.0	60.0	93.0	88.0		$12,981	$643	$12,338
Booker T. Washington Senior High	Public, Magnet	9-12	1200 NW 6th Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 324-8900	944	54	17.4	56.1%	9 (1.0%)	284 (30.1%)	651 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32.5	559^th of 838 public high schools	33.3%		29.3	589^th of 844 public high schools	30.2%	30				33.0	37.0					51.0	44.0	62.0	78.0		$15,174	$2,011	$13,164
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School	Public, Magnet	9-12	300 NW 2nd Ave	Miami	33128	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 371-0400	281	19	14.7	58.7%	10 (3.6%)	95 (33.8%)	173 (61.6%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49.2	354^th of 838 public high schools	57.8%		59.6	223^rd of 844 public high schools	73.6%	131				56.0	72.0					22.0	44.0	75.0	78.0		$15,428	$1,585	$13,842
Pace Center For Girls	Public	6-12	1400 NW 36th St	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	36	0		19.4%	3 (8.3%)	8 (22.2%)	25 (69.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$9,769	$418	$9,351
Miami Technical At Mater Innovation Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	25 NE 2nd St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 969-6501	37	3	12.3	73.0%	5 (13.5%)	4 (10.8%)	28 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77	90^th of 838 public high schools	89.3%		51.7	314^th of 844 public high schools	62.8%	224				92.0	91.0						89.0	75.0	75.0		$71,087	$2,284	$68,803

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Arts Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Miami Arts Charter School?

Students at Miami Arts Charter School are 63% Hispanic, 24% White, 10% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Miami Arts Charter School in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Miami Arts Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 959 students attended Miami Arts Charter School.

Is Miami Arts Charter School a good school?

Yes. Miami Arts Charter School ranks in the top 9.3% of Florida high schools.

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