Excellent
#123 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 5% in state
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science
High School · Ocean County Vocational Technical School District · Manahawkin, NJ
An Ocean County Vocational Technical School District high school where students score 30 points above what's typical for similar communities.
195 CEDAR BRIDGE ROAD, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
- Math 93% vs NJ 44% (2025)
- Reading 98% proficient (2022)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 93% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 95% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low1/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,456
Median home value
$377,100
Median rent
$1,756/mo
College educated
39.5%
Homeownership
89.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08050; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Regional High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,865 | Compare → |
| Barnegat High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 9–12 | 4.0 mi | 997 | Compare → |
| Ocean County Vocational Technical School Brick CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 1 | Compare → |
| Ocean County Vocational Technical School Jackson CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | Not available | 1 | 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.
Ocean County Vocational Technical School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $57,912NCES 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 Technology and Environmental Science is listed in Ocean County Vocational Technical School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is a public high school in Manahawkin, NJ, part of Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #123 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science
What grades does Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science serve?
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science?
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is 13:1. 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 Technology and Environmental Science rank in NJ?
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science ranks #123 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Technology and Environmental Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 95% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science a charter school?
No, Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science a Title I school?
No, Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science?
7.0% of students at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science 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
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Ocean County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.9%
- Phone
- (609) 978-8439
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 08050)
- 27,599
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments / EdFacts · 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 08050; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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