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Miami Arts Charter School

Miami, FL

School grade
Florida Department of Education

A grade for 2025, with 71% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeAAA
Share of possible points67%67%71%
ELA achievement69%74%78%
ELA learning gains–66%69%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–61%63%
Math achievement60%70%72%
Math learning gains–68%70%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–68%66%
Science achievement61%58%67%
Social studies achievement90%91%88%
Middle school acceleration45%39%47%
Graduation rate86%87%93%
College and career acceleration57%52%64%
Students tested100%100%100%

A dash marks a component the school was not graded on. 2023 grades were an informational baseline for new state tests.

Discipline
State and federal reports

Florida Department of Education

Under 10 students were suspended out of school in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Suspended out of schoolUnder 10Under 10
Other actionsUnder 1015

None reported: Suspended in school, expelled with educational services, expelled without educational services, alternative placement, suspension extended pending a hearing, corporal punishment, change in placement.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall1,0841,046
Suspended out of school0.2% · 20.1% · 1
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

City, Large

Enrollment

1,045 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino65.1%
x
White22.4%
x
Black or African American10.5%
x
Asian0.5%
x
Two or More Races1.4%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.1%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 8mo ago

Miami Arts Charter School blends a college-preparatory academic program with conservatory-style training in visual and performing arts, holding students to high expectations while providing a supportive, creative environment. Their approach emphasizes protecting free thought, sparking curiosity, and helping students explore passions and career pathways, supported by collaboration with parents and the wider community.

Admissions

Updated 8mo ago

Miami Arts Charter School (grades 6–12) directs families to apply online via its “Apply Now” link, submitting an application where the student selects an arts area/major. Admission is tied to an application plus an arts audition or portfolio review, with requirements varying by department (and differing for middle school vs. high school). The school indicates that selection is based on this audition/application process rather than a random lottery. Specific annual deadlines, audition scheduling windows, and notification dates are communicated through the online application portal and/or the admissions office rather than being clearly listed on the main site pages. The publicly accessible pages reviewed did not clearly publish a waitlist process or any admissions priority/preference categories (e.g., sibling or employee preference), so families should confirm those directly with the Admissions Director.

Public school directory

NCES ID 120039007599

District
Miami-Dade
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
Yes
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,045 students
Teachers (FTE)
58

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