Medical Academy for Science and Technology

Medical Academy for Science and Technology, also referred to as MAST Academy @ Homestead,[2] is a secondary magnet school located in Homestead, Florida.[3] It opened for the 2010-2011 school year as a few classrooms in Campbell Middle School (renamed Center For International Education: A Cambridge Associate School in 2014), then moved into the then-closed Homestead Medical Hospital in 2011.[4]

MAST Medical @ Homestead
Address
1220 NW 1st AVE

Homestead
,
Florida
33030

United States
Information
TypePublic magnet
MottoStriving to Inspire, Explore, and Innovate
EstablishedAugust 2010
School districtMiami-Dade County Public Schools
PrincipalLisa S. Noffo
Staff28.00 (FTE)[1]
Grades9-12
Enrollment714 (2017–18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio25.50[1]
Color(s)Blue, White, and Red               
MascotSammy
NicknameSaber Tooth Tigers AKA Sabers
NewspaperThe Caduceus Times (2019-present, "Think Once Think Twice, Think The Caduceus Times)
YearbookMedical Academy for Science and Technology Caduceus (2010-present)
School Hours7:30 AM to 2:30 PM (normal schedule), 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM (half-days)
WebsiteMAST Medical @ Homestead

The school's former and founding principal was Gregory Zawyer. Its current principal is Lisa Noffo, a former MDCPS PE teacher, taking the position in 2014.

Acceptance at MAST Academy @ Homestead is done via random selection process, along with a prerequisite of taking Algebra in 8th grade from a local middle school. The school provides classes for students who are interested in becoming a part of the medical field, and the basic category of classes are Honors classes.

Magnet programs
  • Biomedical
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Physical Therapy
  • iMed

Notable AP programs
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See also

References
  1. "MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (M.A.S.T.) @ HOME". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 24, 2019.
  2. "MEDICAL ACADEMY FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY". Dadeschools.net. Retrieved May 28, 2013.
  3. MAST @ Homestead Begins Application Process for Next School Year | Homestead
  4. Medical magnet school MAST at Homestead opens doors to students - Miami-Dade - MiamiHerald.com

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