Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)

Lincoln-Marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus) in Hialeah, FL, is a small alternative public charter school serving 171 students in grades K-12 within the Miami-Dade district, offering a different approach for students who may have struggled in traditional settings.

This school stands out for its exceptional high school performance, particularly in math and science. On End-of-Course exams, Lincoln-Marti achieved a 94% proficiency rate in Geometry and a 96% rate in Algebra 1, outperforming the district by over 30 points and far exceeding nearby alternative schools like Jan Mann Educational Center (26% in Geometry). Biology proficiency is also strong at 92%, well above the district average. The school has shown dramatic improvement in its graduation rate, jumping from 28.6% to 56.3% in just one year, and chronic absenteeism has dropped from 60.6% to 17.8%—now lower than both the district and state averages. With a low student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1 and higher per-student spending ($17,074), the school appears to be successfully re-engaging at-risk high school students.

However, performance is uneven across grade levels. While high school results are outstanding, elementary and middle school scores lag behind district averages—for example, 3rd-grade ELA at 50% and 5th-grade science at 33%. This contrasts with nearby Academy For Innovative Education, which shows consistently strong results across all grades. Lincoln-Marti’s model seems particularly effective for older students, making it a promising option for families seeking a supportive environment for high schoolers who need a fresh start, though families with younger children may want to explore other alternatives.