Miami Arts Charter Schools

What Miami Arts Charter Schools does

Miami Arts Charter School (MAC), operated by the Florida nonprofit Miami Arts, Inc., is a tuition-free public charter school serving grades 6-12 from a single campus at 95 Northwest 23rd Street in Miami's Wynwood Arts District. Founded in 2009 by Alfredo de la Rosa, the school delivers a college-preparatory academic curriculum aligned to Florida State Standards, integrated with intensive arts training across nine disciplines: Creative Writing, Dance, Film, Instrumental Music, Photography, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music. The instructional product is supplemented by an Advanced Program (AP courses and Dual Enrollment with Miami-Dade College allowing up to 60 college credits prior to graduation), a College Assistance Program (CAP), free SAT/ACT tutoring, and audition-based admissions with no random lottery.

The underlying technology stack is modest and administrative: a web-based learning management and student information system integrated with EdPilotHub for school operations, plus the Embarq online application platform. The school holds Cognia accreditation and is SEVP-certified to admit F-1 international students. Operations are supported by an Educational Service Provider arrangement with New Way Schools, Inc. Faculty includes National Board-certified teachers and instructors with professional performing-arts credentials (e.g., Juilliard, Fulbright, Baryshnikov-adjacent performers).

The revenue model is dual-track. Domestic students are tuition-free, with the school funded through Florida per-pupil state allocations tied to enrollment. International F-1 students enrolled through the ArtsEd International sub-brand pay full tuition equivalent to the per-pupil state funding amount, providing a second, non-per-pupil revenue stream. There is no disclosed revenue, no institutional capital, and no parent company; governance is handled by a Board of Directors under the Miami Arts, Inc. nonprofit entity.

Name

Miami Arts Charter Schools

Legal name

Miami Arts, Inc.

Website

https://miamiartscharter.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Miami Arts Charter School is a tuition-free Florida public charter school for grades 6-12, offering college-preparatory academics integrated with nine visual and performing arts disciplines from a single campus in Miami's Wynwood Arts District, funded by per-pupil state allocations and international F-1 tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Charter School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Fine Arts Schools (61161), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Arts & Performing Arts Schools (EDAJACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

Keywords

• Charter school education
• Performing arts programs
• College preparatory academics
• Visual arts education
• Middle high school education

Headquarters

HQ city

Miami

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil State Funding: As a Florida public charter school, MAC receives per-pupil state funding based on enrollment. The school is tuition-free for domestic students.
2. International Student Tuition: International students (F-1 visa holders) are required to pay full tuition equal to the funding the school would receive from state sources. Scholarships and grants are available based on merit and the school's need for specific artistic talent.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Miami Arts Charter School (MAC) is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 6-12 that delivers a college-preparatory academic curriculum integrated with intensive visual and performing arts training. Students are admitted through an application and audition process and pursue one of nine arts disciplines (Creative Writing, Dance, Film, Instrumental Music, Photography, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music) alongside Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment coursework, with all courses aligned to Florida State Standards.

Product overview

Miami Arts Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school for grades 6-12 offering a college-preparatory academic curriculum integrated with intensive visual and performing arts programs. The school operates as a unified platform of arts education with eight core arts departments (Creative Writing, Dance, Film, Instrumental Music, Photography, Theatre, Visual Arts, and Vocal Music) plus specialized programs including Musical Theatre and Arts Ed International. Academic offerings include an Advanced Program with AP courses and Dual Enrollment, while student services encompass a College Assistance Program (CAP) and SAT/ACT tutoring. Students are admitted through an application and audition process in the performing and fine arts, and all courses are aligned to Florida State Standards as a Florida Public Charter School.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CAP (College Assistance Program): College planning and assistance program for students and families
• ArtsEd International

Products and services

• Creative Writing Program A comprehensive creative writing program where students develop skills in writing stories, poems, plays, and personal essays, with upperclassmen exploring screenwriting for film and television. For middle and high school students.
• Dance Program A nationally recognized dance department offering a seven-year foundation in ballet, modern dance, and extensive variety of dance styles, preparing students for careers in dance or related fields.
• Film Program A film curriculum providing theoretical study and practical training in screenwriting, cinematography, directing, location sound, and editing with industry connections.
• Instrumental Music Program A comprehensive instrumental music program based on National Association for Music Education standards, including band, jazz band, orchestra, and music technology.
• Photography Program A photography program providing historical context, technical ability, conceptual practices, and exhibition opportunities for young photographers and artists.
• Theatre Program Rigorous training in acting and technical theatre, including costume design, scenic design, lighting and sound design, directing, stage management, and producing.
• Visual Arts Program Visual arts program offering skills and techniques in various media with focus on concepts and ideas, covering 2-D and 3-D art and design for middle school, advancing to drawing, painting, photography, digital art, film and new genres for high school.
• Vocal Music Program Vocal music program with five career tracks: Choral/Vocal Performance, Singer/Songwriter, Music Technology, Production & Business, Music Composition, and Music Education.
• Musical Theatre Program Comprehensive training in storytelling through song, dance, and acting with rigorous instruction in vocal technique, music theory, and multiple dance styles, culminating in one to two mainstage productions per year.
• Advanced Program (AP and Dual Enrollment) Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment program allowing students to earn up to 60 college credits before graduation through AP courses and dual enrollment with Miami-Dade College.
• Arts Ed International (F-1 International Student Program) Program managing admission and participation of international students through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Student Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), accepting students from any country for grades 9-12.
• College Assistance Program (CAP) College planning and assistance program helping students with applications, scholarship opportunities, dual enrollment, and F-1 visa extensions for higher education.
• SAT/ACT Tutoring Free SAT and ACT tutoring offered at the school for college test preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students can earn up to 60 college credits before graduation through AP and Dual Enrollment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Boy Rooster FilmsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 February 2025Boy Rooster Films (Nathan Mikita) produced the MAC 'Come Together' promotional video featuring Instrumental Program students, recorded at SkateBird Miami.
• SkateBird MiamiminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 February 2025SkateBird Miami skate park served as the venue for filming the MAC Instrumental Music 'Come Together' promotional video project.
• New Way Schools, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew Way Schools, Inc. serves as the Educational Service Provider for Miami Arts Charter School, providing operational and educational support services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Charter Schools USA: Large, multi-state charter management organization operating tuition-free public charter schools. Relevant as a potential scale/expansion template or partnership counterparty for MAC, though CSUSA's portfolio is not arts-specialized.

Direct peers

• Duke Ellington School of the Arts: Washington, D.C. public arts high school (grades 9-12) with audition-based admissions and multi-discipline arts programming paired with college-prep academics. Directly comparable mission, structure, and public funding model to MAC.
• Bak Middle School of the Arts: West Palm Beach magnet middle school (grades 6-8) with audition-based admissions and intensive arts programming in visual and performing arts. Directly comparable to MAC's middle school (grades 6-8) segment in mission, age range, and Florida geography.
• New World School of the Arts: Miami-based public magnet school (grades 6-12 + college) combining rigorous academics with intensive arts training in dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and film. Directly comparable to MAC in mission, dual-enrollment model with Miami-Dade College, and South Florida arts-focused student base.
• Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts: Top-rated Palm Beach County public magnet (grades 9-12) offering conservatory-style arts training across multiple disciplines alongside college-prep academics, including AP and dual enrollment. Closely comparable curriculum structure and audition-based admissions to MAC.
• Los Angeles County High School for the Arts (LACHSA): Public audition-based arts high school serving grades 9-12 across dance, music, theatre, visual arts, and cinematic arts. Comparable to MAC in audition model, public funding, and college-prep + arts dual curriculum.
• Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH): Miami-Dade County magnet high school focused on design, architecture, and visual arts with audition-based admissions. Comparable to MAC's arts-only, audition-driven admission model and its location within the same South Florida talent pool.
• LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts: Nationally renowned New York City public high school combining conservatory-level arts training with college-prep academics via audition-based admissions. The closest national analogue to MAC's selective, multi-discipline arts model.

Emerging players

• Interlochen Arts Academy: Nationally prominent private boarding high school for the arts. Comparable to MAC on arts curriculum depth and audition selectivity, though it is residential and tuition-funded rather than public-charter.

Others

• New Way Schools, Inc. MAC's contracted Educational Service Provider. Not a competitor but a direct ecosystem partner, providing operational and educational support services; relevant for understanding MAC's service-delivery model and ESP dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MiamiartschartW
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLnMrf3MvNXBrLo_hAmFizw?view_as=subscriber
• Facebookfacebook.com/MiamiArtsWynwood
• Instagraminstagram.com/miamiartswynwood

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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