Maritime and Science Technology Academy, commonly referred to as MAST Academy, or MAST, is a public high school on Virginia Key in Miami, Florida. MAST Academy is a magnet school under the governance of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The school's principal is Dr. Cadian Collman-Perez.
Serving 1,571 students in grades 6-12, Mast Academy ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 1,571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mast Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mast Academy's student population of 1,571 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,571 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1991
School Calendar
Campus Size
5 acres
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
Embrace the Sea, Embrace the Future.
School Rankings
Mast Academy ranks within the top 1% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mast Academy is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 3662 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
73%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥99%
88%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Isurus
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mast Academy's ranking?
Mast Academy is ranked #27 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mast Academy?
The graduation rate of Mast Academy is 99%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Mast Academy?
1,571 students attend Mast Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mast Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mast Academy?
Mast Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mast Academy offer ?
Mast Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mast Academy part of?
Mast Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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