MAST Academy
| MAST Academy | |
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| Location | |
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| Type | Public magnet |
| Established | 1990 |
| School district | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Principal | Michael Gould |
| Teaching staff | 79.00 (FTE) |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,538 (2023-2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 19.59 |
| Color(s) | Red, Blue, and White |
| Mascot | Isurus |
| Nickname | Mako Sharks |
| Newspaper | The Beacon |
| Yearbook | Mako Fuka |
| School hours | 8:00AM to 3:00PM |
| Website | http://www.GoMakos.org/ |
Maritime and Science Technology Academy, commonly referred to as MAST Academy, or MAST, is a public high school on Virginia Key in Miami, Florida. MAST Academy is a magnet school under the governance of Miami-Dade County Public Schools. The school's principal is Dr. Michael Gould. U.S. News & World Report ranked MAST as the 42nd best high school in the nation as of 2015.
The academic focus of MAST Academy is primarily marine studies. Students choose one of three major areas of study in which a traditional U.S. high school curriculum is infused with maritime-related subjects. These areas are Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (OAS), Maritime Studies and Culture (MSC), and Marine Related Industries (MRI). Special course offerings include Marine Science, Oceanography, Solar Energy, Environmental Science, Swimming, and Water Safety.
MAST Academy is located on Virginia Key, a barrier island between Miami and Key Biscayne, across the street from the Miami Seaquarium and within walking distance of the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science.