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Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School

8851 Nw 170th Street
Miami, FL 33143
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School serves 184 students in grades 9-12. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50% in FL)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School's student population of 184 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 150% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
95%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?
184 students attend Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School offer ?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School part of?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School located?
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy High School is located in the Town Square neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 19 other public schools located in Town Square.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 184 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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