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Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School
High School · MIAMI-DADE
8851 NW 170TH STREET, Miami, FL 33143
Enrollment
184
Student-Teacher
36.8:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
184
Student-Teacher
36.8:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
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Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School
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About Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of MIAMI-DADE. Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School serves approximately 184 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 36.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
Structured state assessment records for Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School show 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST). Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
What Parents Should Know
At 184 students, Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School runs 36.8:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184 students
- Type
- Public (Charter)
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.8:1
- Address
- 8851 NW 170TH STREET, Miami, FL 33143
- Phone
- (305) 512-3991
- Data Year
- SY 2022-23
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 2 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
How Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School Compares
See how Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8851 NW 170TH STREET, Miami, FL 33143
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGH (rated 7.1/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Miami Lakes). Additionally, MATER ACADEMY LAKES HIGH SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, in nearby Hialeah). For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33143 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$80,924
Median Home Value
$768,900
Median Rent
$1,823/mo
Population
32,167
College Educated
59.8%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Median Age
41.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School
What grades does Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School serve?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School has an enrollment of approximately 184 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is 36.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School has 49% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 FAST).
Is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School a charter school?
Yes, Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School a Title I school?
No, Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?
64.7% of students at Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 184
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 36.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 64.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (305) 512-3991
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