Mater Academy Charter School


Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School is a charter school located in Hialeah Gardens, Florida. It opened in August, 2002.
Mater Academy won the Silver Medal from U.S. News & World Report's America's Best High Schools two years in a row, and the College Board's 2011 Inspiration Award. In the 2008-2009 school year, the middle school, high school, and Performing Arts and Entertainment Academy divisions all received an "A" rating in the state's FCAT examination.

Performing Arts Pavilion

The Performing Arts Pavilion, adjacent to the main campus, was completed in February 2007 and dedicated in April 2007. It provides classroom and multimedia support for the main campus. Classes such as Guitar and School band are held in the building. It is also used to host presentations by guests, such as Pitbull, faculty meetings, and administrative functions. The Pavilion also includes space for lunch and vending machines.

Other building additions

Since opening in 2002, the school's campus has been substantially expanded, with one of the earliest of additions being a new building to the north of the main one. Early in the 2014-2015 school year, two new buildings were opened on campus, one of which is for sister school Mater Academy Elementary School students. Further expansions continue to take place, primarily to the main building.

Recognitions

Mater Academy Charter High School was chosen as one of America's best for 2008 and 2009 by U.S. News & World Report.

Notable alumni