Lake Wales Senior High School vs Mater Academy Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Florida, United States, 259 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Wales Senior High School
Lake Wales · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,597 students
Mater Academy Charter High School
Hialeah Gardens · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,611 students
| Measure | Lake Wales Senior High School Lake Wales, Florida | Mater Academy Charter High School Hialeah Gardens, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #369 of 576 | #329 of 576 |
| National rank | #9914 of 16,910 | #9141 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,597 | 1,611 |
| Enrollment | 1,597 | 1,611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 30.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 54% |
| city | Lake Wales | Hialeah Gardens |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater Academy Charter High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 44.1).
- •Mater Academy Charter High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 52%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 77.9%).
- •Lake Wales Senior High School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 30.4).
- •Mater Academy Charter High School is the larger school with 1,611 students compared with 1,597.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Wales Senior High School better than Mater Academy Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mater Academy Charter High School ranks higher (47.2 vs 44.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lake Wales Senior High School and Mater Academy Charter High School?
About 259 km in a straight line, between Lake Wales and Hialeah Gardens in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Wales Senior High School: 1,597. Mater Academy Charter High School: 1,611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Wales Senior High School and Mater Academy Charter High School rank in Florida?
Lake Wales Senior High School is 369th of 576 and Mater Academy Charter High School is 329th of 576 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).