New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy

425 O Bannon Street
New Orleans, LA 70114
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 955 students in grades 8-13, New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 8-13
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:

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School Overview

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy's student population of 955 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-13
Total Students
955 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,237 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (LA)
#870 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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12%
29%
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29%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
41%
9%
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Black
31%
42%
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White
23%
43%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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≥95%
83%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy's ranking?
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is ranked #870 out of 1,237 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy often compared to?
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lusher Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% LA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?
The graduation rate of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?
955 students attend New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy offer ?
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-13
What school district is New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy part of?
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is part of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 8-13
  • Enrollment: 955 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education

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