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Charter high school · New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy · New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy rates 6.5, right at the middle of New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy's high schools, whose rated median is 6.5.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
6.5this school

6.5 on a one-to-ten scale; the New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy median is 6.5.

#593 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana · New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy: 1 high schools rated, median 6.5

The brief

A charter high school in New Orleans, LA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 593 of 1,289 schools in Louisiana and 1 of 1 in New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy.

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math20%13 points below the Louisiana average of 33%2026 LEAP
Reading33%11 points below the Louisiana average of 44%2026 LEAP
Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2011–2026), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2026.2026 LEAP; 39 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
6.8
25% of the rating
Academics
5.4
25% of the rating
College Readiness
5.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.3
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2011-2026) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2012-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70114; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2026, multi-year average, 2012-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$41,435
Median home value
$194,100
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
43.8%
Poverty rate
25.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70114; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
40
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
33
Some Transit
Bike Score
73
Very Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses
7.4% participation · state average 2.1 AP courses · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
4 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and four rate higher than New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy serve?

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy serves students in grades 8th through 12th.

How many students attend New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy has an enrollment of approximately 943 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy rank in LA?

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy ranks #593 of 1,289 schools in LA.

What is New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2026) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2026).

Is New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy a charter school?

Yes, New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy a Title I school?

No, New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy?

74.3% of students at New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
943
Student-teacher ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
75
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large City
County
Orleans Parish
4-year graduation
80–84%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#1 of 1
Schools in district
1
District spending per student
$15,546
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
Not available
The source release did not match this district identifier.
Area population (ZIP 70114)
22,132
Area average commute
23.2 min
Area median age
41.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Louisiana Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.