MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY

School Overview
Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy (MPAEA), located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida, is a specialized charter school that provides a rigorous academic environment integrated with an intensive focus on the fine and performing arts. Part of the larger Mater Academy network, the school is designed for students who are passionate about creative disciplines, offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with specialized training in areas such as dance, theater, music, and digital media production. By blending a college-preparatory focus with professional-grade artistic instruction, the academy aims to prepare students for both higher education and potential careers within the entertainment and creative industries.

The school is noted for fostering a collaborative community where students are encouraged to express their artistic talents while maintaining high standards of academic achievement. Beyond the classroom, MPAEA frequently engages with the local community through various public performances, showcases, and partnerships, providing students with practical, real-world experience. With a mission centered on holistic development, the institution emphasizes character building, discipline, and creative innovation, serving as a hub for young artists in the Miami-Dade area looking to refine their craft within a supportive and structured school setting.
315
Total Students
15.0
Full-Time Teachers
21.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White2
Hispanic308
Black4
Asian1
  • Hispanic
    308 (97.8%)
  • Black
    4 (1.3%)
  • White
    2 (0.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (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)828-1886
Website: http://www.matermiddlehigh.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 191
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 56
Grades Taught
Grade 9 82
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 82
Grade 12 82

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 982
Grade 1069
Grade 1182
Grade 1282
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MATER PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19862.9%
Male11737.1%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)