Medical Academy for Science and Technology, also referred to as MAST Academy @ Homestead, is a secondary magnet school located in Homestead, Florida. It opened for the 2010–2011 school year as a few classrooms in Campbell Middle School, then moved into the then-closed Homestead Medical Hospital in 2011.
Serving 511 students in grades 9-12, Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% 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: 9-12
- Enrollment: 511 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 92% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom 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
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom's student population of 511 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
511 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2010
School Calendar
School Rankings
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom ranks within the top 5% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom is 0.32, 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
#80 out of 3662 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Sammy
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom's ranking?
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom is ranked #80 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom often compared to?
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Homis often viewed alongside schools like Terra Environmental Research Institute, Center For International Education A Cambridge Associate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom?
The graduation rate of Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 88%.
How many students attend Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom?
511 students attend Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom?
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom offer ?
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom part of?
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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