Serving 945 students in grades 8-12, 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 20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy's student population of 945 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
945 students
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#811 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
47%
11%
Black
26%
42%
White
20%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.6%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #811 out of 1,244 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 The Willow School, Benjamin Franklin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% LA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?
The graduation rate of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is 80-84%, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 83%.
How many students attend New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?
945 students attend New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy offer ?
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy offers enrollment in grades 8-12 (No virtual instruction).
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.
In what neighborhood is New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy located?
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is located in the Algiers neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. There are 4 other public schools located in Algiers.
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