The Marine Academy of Science and Technology is a coeducational four-year magnet public high school located in the Sandy Hook section of Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, serving students in ninth through twelfth grade.
Serving 276 students in grades 9-12, Marine Academy Of Science And Technology ranks in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 276 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥95% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology's student population of 276 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1981
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology 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 Science And Technology is 0.45, 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
#21 out of 2184 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
11%
Hispanic
7%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
73%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marine Academy Of Science And Technology's ranking?
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology is ranked #21 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Marine Academy Of Science And Technology often compared to?
Marine Academy Of Science And Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like High Technology High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% 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 Science And Technology?
The graduation rate of Marine Academy Of Science And Technology is 90%, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 85%.
How many students attend Marine Academy Of Science And Technology?
276 students attend Marine Academy Of Science And Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Marine Academy Of Science And Technology students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marine Academy Of Science And Technology?
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Marine Academy Of Science And Technology offer ?
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marine Academy Of Science And Technology part of?
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology is part of Monmouth County Vocational School District.
In what neighborhood is Marine Academy Of Science And Technology located?
Marine Academy Of Science And Technology is located in the Sandy Hook neighborhood of Highlands, NJ.
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