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Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School

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Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School ranks 244 th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

244^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 838 Florida High Schools

Better than 71% of Florida high schools

Summary

Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is a small high school in Miami, FL, serving 288 students in grades 9-12 within the Miami-Dade school district, and it has shown remarkable academic growth despite serving a predominantly low-income student body.

This school stands out for its dramatic improvement in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency, which has surged from around 40% to over 75% in just three years—far outpacing nearby schools like Booker T. Washington Senior High and Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School. However, this success is not mirrored in math, where only 42% of students are proficient in Algebra 1, compared to 69% district-wide. The school also faces significant challenges, including a very high student-to-teacher ratio of 96:1—much higher than the 17:1 ratio at Miami Arts Charter School—and a chronic absenteeism rate of 45.6%, which is well above the district average of 28.2%. Despite these hurdles, the school has climbed from the 37th to the 71st percentile in state rankings over two years, suggesting effective instructional strategies are at work.

Parents should note that while Mater Lakes has achieved impressive test score growth, its graduation rate of 89.7% lags behind the district (93.1%) and state (92.2%) averages, likely linked to its high absenteeism. The school operates on a lean budget, spending just $7,434 per student—the lowest among nearby schools like School For Advanced Studies-Wolfson and New World School Of The Arts. This combination of rapid academic improvement and resource constraints makes Mater Lakes a unique option, but families should weigh the strong ELA gains against the need for better math support and attendance improvement.

288

Students ?

96.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$7,434

Per pupil spending ?

66.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8851 NW 170th St
Miami, FL 33143

(305) 512-3991

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.2%

White:

2.1%

African American:

0.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 37th percentile in 2024 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 34 percentile points since 2024

✓Above the Florida median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (46% vs 31% Florida)

!Algebra 1 scores 21 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 96 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Florida avg64%

244^th of 838

Florida public high schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 34 pts since 2024

From bottom 37% (2024) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

44^th 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	244 of 838	70.9%	★★★★☆
2025	43.6	416 of 844	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.9	507 of 807	37.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

US History76%~ state avg

English Language Arts76%+15 vs state

Biology 175%~ state avg

Geometry56%~ state avg

Algebra 142%-21 vs state

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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
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
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)
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
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
New World School Of The Arts	Public, Magnet	9-12	25 NE 2nd St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 237-3135	451	29	15.5	22.4%	82 (18.2%)	86 (19.1%)	269 (59.6%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)	82.8	51^st of 838 public high schools	93.9%		82.9	56^th of 844 public high schools	93.4%	5				92.0	93.0					65.0	73.0	96.0	96.0		$15,520	$711	$14,808
School For Advanced Studies-Wolfson	Public	11-12	25 NE 2nd St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 237-7270	135	3	45.0	17.0%	34 (25.2%)	9 (6.7%)	84 (62.2%)	7 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)															$9,936	$218	$9,717
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
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
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)
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School

What district is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School in?

Miami-Dade

Is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School a good school?

Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School ranks 244^th of 838 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 288 students attended Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School.

What is the racial makeup of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?

Students at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School are 96% Hispanic, 2% White.

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