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 625 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 23:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- 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 625 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2010
Colors
White, Blue, Red
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
82%
37%
Black
9%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sammy
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 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 87%.
How many students attend Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom?
625 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, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 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 23:1, 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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