Imater Preparatory Academy High School

IMATER Preparatory Academy High School serves 1,019 students in grades 9-12 as a charter school in Hialeah's large suburban community. The school earns a 6.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks #1,492 out of 3,816 Florida high schools, placing it in the 61st percentile statewide. With an academic score of 6.7 out of 10, the school shows solid performance, particularly in English Language Arts where 58% of students achieve proficiency or above across all grade levels.

As a charter school, IMATER Preparatory Academy offers families an alternative educational approach within the Miami-Dade County public school system. The school serves a diverse student population in a community where nearly one in five residents holds a bachelor's degree or higher, while 20.6% of families live below the poverty line. Located on West 20th Street in the heart of Hialeah, the school sits in a working-class neighborhood where the median household income is $41,053 and median home values reach $324,400.

This vibrant Miami-Dade community of over 42,000 residents provides students with the cultural richness and opportunities that come with suburban South Florida living.

Imater Preparatory Academy High School is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.