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
Top Rankings
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
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
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
47%
11%
Black
26%
42%
White
20%
41%
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
83%
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 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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