School Overview
MAST (Maritime and Science Technology) Academy, located on Virginia Key in Key Biscayne, Florida, is a highly prestigious magnet school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system. Situated in a unique waterfront setting, the school focuses on providing a rigorous academic environment with a specialized emphasis on maritime studies, oceanography, and environmental science. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for higher education through a challenging blend of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, Cambridge AICE programs, and hands-on laboratory work that utilizes the school’s proximity to marine research institutions.

Beyond its academic focus, MAST Academy is widely recognized for its high standards and competitive admissions process, consistently ranking as one of the top schools in the state of Florida and the nation. The school fosters a culture of innovation and scientific inquiry, encouraging students to engage in research and community-based projects related to coastal and marine environments. Because of its specialized mission and commitment to academic excellence, the school serves as a premier destination for students interested in pursuing STEM-focused careers and advanced degrees.
1,571
Total Students
77.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAST ACADEMY
Demographic Student Count
White377
Hispanic1,138
Black18
Asian19
Two or More17
Pacific Islander2
  • Hispanic
    1,138 (72.4%)
  • White
    377 (24.0%)
  • Asian
    19 (1.2%)
  • Black
    18 (1.1%)
  • Two or More
    17 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MIAMI-DADE
Phone: (305)365-6278
Website: http://mast.dade.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 1,571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 77.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 20.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 136
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28
Grades Taught
Grade 6 150
Grade 7 152
Grade 8 154
Grade 9 300
Grade 10 311
Grade 11 261
Grade 12 243

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAST ACADEMY
Grade Student Count
Grade 6150
Grade 7152
Grade 8154
Grade 9300
Grade 10311
Grade 11261
Grade 12243
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAST ACADEMY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female78950.2%
Male78249.8%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)