MAST Academy
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| Maritime Science and Technology High School |
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| Established | 1990 |
| Type | Public magnet |
| Principal | Thomas C. Fisher II |
| Students | 550 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Location | Miami, Florida USA |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
| Colors | Red, Blue, and White |
| Mascot | Mako Sharks |
| Hours | 8:00AM – 3:15PM |
| Website | http://mast.dade.k12.fl.us/ |
Maritime and Science Technology Academy, commonly referred to as MAST Academy is a public high school in Miami, Florida. MAST Academy is a magnet school under the governance of Miami-Dade County Public Schools with an enrollment of approximately 550 students as of September 2006. Its principal is Thomas C. Fisher II, appointed in September 2006.
The academic focus of MAST Academy is primarily driven toward maritime studies. Students choose one of three major areas of study in which a traditional U.S. high school curriculum is infused with marine-themed subjects. These major areas of study are Oceanic and Atmospheric Sciences (OAS), Maritime Studies and Culture (MSC), and Marine Related Industries (MRI). Some special course offerings include: Oceanography, Solar Energy, Environmental Science, Sea Classics, Environmental Art, Swimming, Ethics and Leadership, and Water Safety. MAST is home to the only Coast Guard JROTC program in the U.S., approved by an Act of Congress [1]. It has a tradition of academic excellence, and has twice been ranked among Newsweek's Top 100 High Schools [2]. With a 22:1 student-to-teacher ratio, MAST has been listed as one of "Miami-Dade's Best Schools" [3]. In October 2006, MAST was named a Blue Ribbon School by the United States Department of Education for the second time; the school's first Blue Ribbon Award came in 1994.
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 from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
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The school's mascot is the mako shark, and the main sports are water-related, such as water polo, swimming, sailing, and crew (rowing). The girls' soccer team was District Champions in 2004. MAST Academy is also known for its powerhouse waterpolo team, who won the Boys State Championship in 1996 and placed second in 1999.
