Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High

Summary:

Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is a public charter high school in Kissimmee, Florida, serving 438 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Osceola school district, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mater Brighton Lakes Academy stands out for its significantly higher Hispanic student population (76.48%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 40-75% Hispanic students. However, the school has faced challenges, including a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.3% in 2019-2020 to 53.4% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, Mater Brighton Lakes Academy consistently underperforms the Osceola district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (26%), Geometry (45%), and 10th grade English Language Arts (46%) significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 81.0% is also lower than the surrounding schools, which range from 33.3% to 100.0%.

Compared to nearby schools, Mater Brighton Lakes Academy stands out as the lowest-performing, with Neocity Academy being a high-performing school with exceptional test scores, a 100% graduation rate, and low chronic absenteeism. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy, ranging from 74.84% to 78.42%, suggests that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in the school's challenges. Addressing the root causes of the school's high chronic absenteeism and improving academic performance will be crucial for Mater Brighton Lakes Academy to provide a better educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

 3250 Pleasant Hill Road
       Kissimmee, FL  34746


(407) 931-0325

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,823 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  40.7 Help
Number of students:  530

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
75.3%
African American:
13.2%
White:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High ranks worse than 62.7% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 11th among 17 ranked high schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.3%), African American (13.2%), White (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Osceola School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is 40.7. 19 high schools in the Osceola School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High employs 13 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High is $8,823, which is the 10th highest among 17 high schools in the Osceola School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High 506th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High in the ranking list.)

Osceola:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola 58th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.91 515th 746 31.0%
2022 23.00 563rd 774 27.3%
2023 34.98 442nd 792 44.2%
2024 32.97 506th 807 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 8 15 0 52 0 1 2 0 78
2021 11 22 0 103 0 0 3 0 139
2022 32 44 2 229 0 1 6 0 314
2023 37 53 3 335 1 1 8 0 438
2024 43 70 5 399 1 2 10 0 530

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 78 12.0 6.5 71.8
2021 139 7.0 19.8 78.4
2022 314 10.0 31.4 74.8
2023 438 13.0 33.6 76.5
2024 530 13.0 40.7 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 78 12.0 6.5 71.8
2021 139 7.0 19.8 78.4
2022 314 10.0 31.4 74.8
2023 438 13.0 33.6 76.5
2024 530 13.0 40.7 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021 $2,068 (12.3%) $14,700 (87.7%) $16,768
2022 $8,612 (68.2%) $4,015 (31.8%) $12,627
2023 $1,166 (13.2%) $7,657 (86.8%) $8,823

Data source: Florida Department of Education


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Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High ranks 506th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 530 students attended Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High.

Students at Mater Brighton Lakes Academy Preparatory High are 75% Hispanic, 13% African American, 8% White, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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