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 273 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 ≥95% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Vocational school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NJ)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: ≥95% (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
School Overview
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science's student population of 273 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Rankings
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science ranks within the top 1% of all 2,201 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 0.50, 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
#2 out of 2201 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥95%
36%
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
18%
10%
Hispanic
11%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
68%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science's ranking?
Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science is ranked #2 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥95% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
273 students attend Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Marine Academy Of Technology And Environmental Science students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
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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