The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is a comprehensive, selective magnet public high school with a focus on marine and environmental science that is part of the Ocean County Vocational School District.
Serving 275 students in grades 9-12, Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
School Overview
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science ranks within the top 1% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 2184 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
64%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science's ranking?
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science is ranked #8 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science often compared to?
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Scienceis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while ≥95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
What is the graduation rate of Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science?
The graduation rate of Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science?
275 students attend Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science?
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science offer ?
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science part of?
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science is part of Ocean County Vocational Technical School District.
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