Mater Academy Lakes High School

In Hialeah, Florida, Mater Academy Lakes High School is a public charter high school. It is a part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system and serves students in grades 9–12. There are about 2,200 to 2,400 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 21 students. This helps make the learning environment more organized and focused on academics. In addition to strong core academics, Mater Academy Lakes High School offers a lot of Advanced Placement (AP®) courses and exams to help students get ready for college. The school says that 70% of students take AP classes, which means that a lot of students have the chance to do more advanced work. The student body is very diverse. About 73% of students come from low-income families, and 98% of students are minorities. This is similar to the demographics of the community around the school. According to latest news & World Report, Mater Academy Lakes High School is the 75th best school in Florida. 45% of students are good at math and61% are good at reading for the school year 2025–2026. For many states and districts, this is higher than the average.

The sports teams at Mater Academy Lakes High School are getting a lot of attention! Recently, the Varsity Boys Soccer team beat Archimedean High School 5-0 and Dr. Krop High School 3-0. Julio Santiagoperez was named Player of the Match, showing off the skills of the school's athletes. The school's FBLA team also won Chapter of the Year at the Florida FBLA Leadership Conference, which showed how good they are at business and leadership.

Q1. What kind of education does Mater Academy Lakes High School offer?

Ans. The school has a balanced curriculum that focuses on academics, personal growth, and a wide range of extracurricular activities.

Q2. How does Mater Academy get students to get involved?

Ans. Students are encouraged to join sports, clubs, and arts programs to learn how to be a leader and work well with others.

Q3. What help is there for doing well in school?

Ans. Tutoring, guidance, and counseling services help students reach their goals and deal with problems in a smart way.

Q4. How do you keep a good school environment?

Ans. To make a safe, collaborative, and welcoming learning community, respect, accountability, and inclusion are encouraged.

Q5. How do teachers help students plan for life after high school?

Ans. Students get help with planning, building skills, and getting advice so they can successfully go to college, get a job, or go to trade school.