Very Good
#557 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 23% in state
Marine Academy of Science and Technology
High School · Monmouth County Vocational School District · Highlands, NJ
A Monmouth County Vocational School District high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
305 Mast Way, Highlands, NJ 07732
- Math 80% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 96% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marine Academy of Science and Technology score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 88% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 90% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
1.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marine Academy of Science and Technology sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average613/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Highlands), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,205
Median home value
$396,800
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07732; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Hudson Regional SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–12 | 4.7 mi | 302 | Compare → |
| Academy of Law & Public SafetyEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 70 | Compare → |
| Biotechnology High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 320 | Compare → |
| Communications High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 9–12 | Not available | 299 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Monmouth County Vocational School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $34,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Marine Academy of Science and Technology is listed in Monmouth County Vocational School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marine Academy of Science and Technology
Marine Academy of Science and Technology is a public high school in Highlands, NJ, part of Monmouth County Vocational School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #557 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marine Academy of Science and Technology
What grades does Marine Academy of Science and Technology serve?
Marine Academy of Science and Technology serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marine Academy of Science and Technology?
Marine Academy of Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine Academy of Science and Technology is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Marine Academy of Science and Technology rank in NJ?
Marine Academy of Science and Technology ranks #557 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Marine Academy of Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Marine Academy of Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Marine Academy of Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marine Academy of Science and Technology has 90% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Marine Academy of Science and Technology a charter school?
No, Marine Academy of Science and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marine Academy of Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Marine Academy of Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marine Academy of Science and Technology?
1.8% of students at Marine Academy of Science and Technology 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (732) 291-0995
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 07732)
- 4,686
- Area average commute
- 39.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 07732; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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