Type Charter Principal Judith Marty Enrollment 10,000 Colors Green, Gold | Established August 2002 Grades 6-12 Phone +1 305-828-1886 | |
School district Miami-Dade Public Schools Address 7901 NW 103rd St, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33016, USA Mascot Mater Academy Charter High School Lion District Miami-Dade County Public Schools Similar Belen Jesuit Preparato, City Of Hialeah Educatio, International Studies Charter H, Westminster Christian School, Archbishop Edward A McCarthy | ||
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Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School is a charter school located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. It opened in 2002.
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The school won the Silver Medal from U.S. News & World Report's America's Best High Schools two years in a row, and the College Board's 2011 Inspiration Award. In the 2008-2009 school year, the Middle, High, and Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy divisions all received an "A" rating in the state's FCAT examination.
Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School is part of the Mater Academy network of charter schools.
Performing Arts Pavilion
The Performing Arts Pavilion, adjacent to the main campus, was completed in February 2007 and dedicated in April 2007. It provides classroom and multimedia support for the main campus. Classes such as Guitar and School band are held in the building. It is also used to host presentations by guests, such as Pitbull, faculty meetings, and administrative functions. The Pavilion also includes space for lunch and vending machines.
Other building additions
A new building called the Annex has also been added. It includes an auditorium and classrooms. Early into the 2014-2015 school year, two new buildings were opened, one of which is for the Mater Academy Elementary School students.
There are two lunch periods: first and second. First Lunch includes all of the middle school students. Second Lunch includes all of the high school students, the 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.
Recognitions
Mater Academy Charter High School was chosen as one of America's best for 2008 and 2009 by U.S. News & World Report. Mater academy has one of the most respected football teams in the dade county area.