Mater Academy Charter Middle/High School (often called Mater by students and alumni) is
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Performing Arts Pavilion

The Performing Arts Pavilion, adjacent to the main campus, was completed in February 2007 and initiated in April 2007. The building provides classroom and multimedia support for the main campus. Classes such as Guitar and Beginning Band are held in the building. It is also used to host presentations by guests, one notable example bein
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faculty meetings, and administrative functions. The Pavilion also includes space for outdoors eating and vending machines.

Other building additions

Since its 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 was dedicated to Mater Academy's sister school, Mater Academy Charter Elementary School. Further expansions continue to take place, primarily to the main building. Including the addition of the new building, the STEM Building.

Recognitions

Mater Academy won the Silver Medal from ''U.S. News & World Report's'' America's Best High Schools two years in a row,Two predominantly Hispanic charter schools named among America's best high schools
December 17, 2007 Hispanic Wire 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.

Notable alumni

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References

External links

Mater Academy Middle/High Charter School

Mater Academy Charter Elementary School

Miami-Dade County Public Schools
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