Maritime and Science Technology (MAST) Academy

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. Its principal is Thomas C. Fisher II, appointed in September 2006.

The academic focus of MAST Academy is primarily maritime 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 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: Marine Science, Film Studies, Solar Energy, Environmental Science, Sea Classics, Swimming, Ethics and Leadership, 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 from the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

As of the 2005-06 school year, the school had an enrollment of 553 students and 37.0 classroom teachers (on a FTE basis, for a student-teacher ratio of 14.9.