IMATER PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL

www.materacademy.com

Charter School 994 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

iMater Preparatory Academy High School is a public charter school located in Hialeah, Florida, operating under the well-regarded Mater Academy network. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment and commitment to college readiness, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual enrollment opportunities. As part of a larger network of charter schools, it places a heavy emphasis on high standards, accountability, and student achievement within the local community.

Beyond academics, the school cultivates a structured and supportive culture designed to prepare students for success in higher education and their future careers. iMater often emphasizes a community-centered approach, providing students with access to various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that foster personal growth. By blending high academic expectations with strong student support systems, the school aims to ensure that students graduate well-equipped to navigate the challenges of university life and the professional workforce.

994

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for IMATER PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	973
Black	11
Asian	3

Hispanic
973 (97.9%)
Black
11 (1.1%)
White
7 (0.7%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)805-5722
Website:	http://www.materacademy.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	994
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	622
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	117

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 258

Grade 10 255

Grade 11 238

Grade 12 243

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for IMATER PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	258
Grade 10	255
Grade 11	238
Grade 12	243

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for IMATER PREPARATORY ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	481	48.4%
Male	513	51.6%

Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)