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%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in LA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#870 out of 1237 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
41%
9%
Black
31%
42%
White
23%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
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 #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.
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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