Is Marine Academy of Science and Technology a good school?

Yes! Marine Academy of Science and Technology is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 19 th of 422 New Jersey high schools.

How many students attend Marine Academy of Science and Technology?

In the 2022-23 school year, 266 students attended Marine Academy of Science and Technology.

What is the racial makeup of Marine Academy of Science and Technology?

Students at Marine Academy of Science and Technology are 77% White, 10% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Marine Academy of Science and Technology

Summary:

Marine Academy of Science and Technology is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Highlands, New Jersey, with a student population of 266. This exceptional school is part of the highly-ranked Monmouth County Vocational School District, and it consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state.

Marine Academy of Science and Technology is known for its outstanding academic performance, with over 95% proficiency in English Language Arts and over 80% proficiency in core subjects like Geometry, Algebra II, and Science. The school's students consistently outperform state and district averages, and it has maintained a remarkable 100% four-year graduation rate and 0% dropout rate for several years. This is particularly impressive when compared to nearby schools like Keansburg High School and Henry Hudson Regional School, which have lower graduation rates and higher dropout rates.

The school's student population is predominantly White (77.44%) and Asian, with a very low percentage of students (around 1%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent student body. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic success, but it also raises questions about the accessibility and equity of the educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. Nevertheless, Marine Academy of Science and Technology's exceptional performance, small class sizes, and strong focus on student achievement make it a standout institution in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

305 Mast Way
Highlands, NJ 07732-5196

(732) 291-0995

District: Monmouth County Vocational School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
19^th of 422 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,104

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 266

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.4%

Asian:

9.8%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 1.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marine Academy of Science and Technology ranks better than 95.5% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 5 ranked high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.84. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Marine Academy of Science and Technology freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), Asian (9.8%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 1.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marine Academy of Science and Technology is 9.8, which is the 4^th best among 5 high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District. (See more...)

Compare Marine Academy of Science and Technology employs 27 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marine Academy of Science and Technology is $16,104, which is the 4^th highest among 5 high schools in the Monmouth County Vocational School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Marine Academy of Science and Technology:

SchoolDigger ranks Marine Academy of Science and Technology 19^th of 422 New Jersey public high schools. (See Marine Academy of Science and Technology in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Monmouth County Vocational School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Monmouth County Vocational School District 14^th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Marine Academy of Science and Technology

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Rank History for all students at Marine Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	92.15	1^st	343	99.7%
2004	90.12	1^st	348	99.7%
2005	88.82	1^st	351	99.7%
2006	87.69	1^st	357	99.7%
2007	89.19	1^st	361	99.7%
2009	88.59	1^st	370	99.7%
2010	86.54	1^st	371	99.7%
2011	87.13	1^st	378	99.7%
2012	85.29	1^st	388	99.7%
2013	84.81	1^st	396	99.7%
2014	83.75	1^st	411	99.8%
2015	97.77	6^th	406	98.5%
2016	94.53	12^th	409	97.1%
2017	96.10	11^th	411	97.3%
2018	94.29	14^th	415	96.6%
2019	91.35	19^th	416	95.4%
2022	86.55	28^th	415	93.3%
2023	89.84	19^th	422	95.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Marine Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	95.43	12^th	403	97.0%
2019	94.03	10^th	408	97.5%
2021	99.72	2^nd	402	99.5%
2022	86.07	21^st	414	94.9%
2023	92.74	13^th	416	96.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Marine Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	93.99	16^th	405	96.0%
2019	95.70	10^th	407	97.5%
2021	99.30	4^th	402	99.0%
2022	90.58	19^th	410	95.4%
2023	93.16	14^th	414	96.6%

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Rank History for White students at Marine Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	93.39	13^th	340	96.2%
2019	92.95	13^th	339	96.2%
2021	97.48	8^th	336	97.6%
2022	90.84	14^th	335	95.8%
2023	91.70	13^th	335	96.1%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Marine Academy of Science and Technology

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	160	10	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
1989	176	3	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
1990	183	4	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
1991	174	8	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
1992	185	7	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
1993	196	9	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
1994	203	7	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
1995	210	9	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1996	210	9	5	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1998	212	5	3	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	230
1999	232	4	4	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	252
2000	242	4	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	263
2001	254	4	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	-2	272
2002	243	3	12	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2003	243	3	12	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	268
2004	249	6	11	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
2005	258	5	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	277
2006	260	5	9	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	278
2007	258	4	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2008	255	1	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
2009	252	2	13	7	0	0	0	0	274
2010	252	3	15	6	0	0	0	0	276
2011	264	4	15	8	0	0	0	0	291
2012	275	4	11	7	0	0	0	0	297
2013	272	3	10	8	0	0	0	0	293
2014	269	1	11	9	0	0	1	0	291
2015	272	0	11	10	0	0	1	0	294
2016	273	0	14	9	1	0	0	0	297
2017	262	0	16	10	1	0	1	0	290
2018	250	1	18	9	2	0	2	0	282
2019	238	1	17	14	1	0	7	0	278
2020	237	1	19	15	1	1	7	0	281
2021	233	1	22	18	1	1	7	0	283
2022	219	2	24	16	1	1	6	0	269
2023	206	2	26	19	1	1	11	0	266

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Marine Academy of Science and Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	173	13.0	13.3	n/a
1989	183	19.0	9.6	n/a
1990	193	19.0	10.1	n/a
1991	191	20.0	9.5	0
1992	198	22.0	9.0	n/a
1993	212	22.0	9.6	1.9
1994	219	23.0	9.5	1.8
1995	233	24.0	9.7	2.1
1996	233	24.0	9.7	2.1
1998	230	23.0	10.0	4.3
1999	252	26.0	9.7	2
2000	263	27.0	9.7	3.8
2001	272	27.2	10.1	2.9
2002	268	27.0	9.9	0.7
2003	268	27.0	9.9	0.7
2004	273	27.0	10.1	1.1
2005	277	26.0	10.7	n/a
2006	278	26.0	10.7	1.1
2007	270	26.0	10.4	n/a
2008	270	26.0	10.4	2.2
2009	274	26.9	10.1	1.1
2010	276	27.0	10.2	0.7
2011	291	26.0	11.1	2.1
2012	297	27.1	10.9	2
2013	293	27.0	10.8	2
2014	291	24.5	11.8	6.2
2015	294	28.0	10.5	6.1
2016	297	28.0	10.6	5.7
2017	290	27.0	10.7	3.8
2018	282	28.0	10.0	3.5
2019	278	27.0	10.2	2.2
2020	281	27.5	10.2	1.8
2021	283	28.0	10.1	1.4
2022	269	26.0	10.3	1.1
2023	266	27.0	9.8	1.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Marine Academy of Science and Technology

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	173	13.0	13.3	n/a
1989	183	19.0	9.6	n/a
1990	193	19.0	10.1	n/a
1991	191	20.0	9.5	0
1992	198	22.0	9.0	n/a
1993	212	22.0	9.6	1.9
1994	219	23.0	9.5	1.8
1995	233	24.0	9.7	2.1
1996	233	24.0	9.7	2.1
1998	230	23.0	10.0	4.3
1999	252	26.0	9.7	2
2000	263	27.0	9.7	3.8
2001	272	27.2	10.1	2.9
2002	268	27.0	9.9	0.7
2003	268	27.0	9.9	0.7
2004	273	27.0	10.1	1.1
2005	277	26.0	10.7	n/a
2006	278	26.0	10.7	1.1
2007	270	26.0	10.4	n/a
2008	270	26.0	10.4	2.2
2009	274	26.9	10.1	1.1
2010	276	27.0	10.2	0.7
2011	291	26.0	11.1	2.1
2012	297	27.1	10.9	2
2013	293	27.0	10.8	2
2014	291	24.5	11.8	6.2
2015	294	28.0	10.5	6.1
2016	297	28.0	10.6	5.7
2017	290	27.0	10.7	3.8
2018	282	28.0	10.0	3.5
2019	278	27.0	10.2	2.2
2020	281	27.5	10.2	1.8
2021	283	28.0	10.1	1.4
2022	269	26.0	10.3	1.1
2023	266	27.0	9.8	1.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Marine Academy of Science and Technology

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$348 (2.2%)	$15,756 (97.8%)	$16,104

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Marine Academy of Science and Technology

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 19^th of 416 High schools	Ranks 19^th of 422 High schools	0.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade English Language Arts (Marine Academy of Science and Technology)	100	98.6	1.4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	99.7	98.4	1.3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	55.9	52.1	3.8%
9th Grade Geometry (Marine Academy of Science and Technology)	85.4	80	5.4%
9th Grade Geometry (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	93	83.8	9.2%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	50	9.1%
9th Grade Algebra II (Marine Academy of Science and Technology)	100	87.5	12.5%
9th Grade Algebra II (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	100	95.6	4.4%
9th Grade Algebra II (New Jersey)	77.6	65.8	11.8%
End of Course Geometry (Marine Academy of Science and Technology)	82.6	80	2.6%
End of Course Geometry (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	92.3	83.8	8.5%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%
End of Course Algebra II (Marine Academy of Science and Technology)	83.8	87.5	3.7%
End of Course Algebra II (Monmouth County Vocational School District)	94.2	95.6	1.4%
End of Course Algebra II (New Jersey)	56.3	61.7	5.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	278	266	4.3%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	17	26	52.9%
Hispanic	14	19	35.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	238	206	13.4%
Two or More Races	7	11	57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	2.2%	1.1%	1%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)		NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)			NJSLA Mathematics (2023)		NJSLA Algebra I (2023)			NJSLA Geometry (2023)		NJSLA Algebra II (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 8th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 7th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 8th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 7th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 8th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 10th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I End of Course	NJSLA Geometry 9th Grade	NJSLA Geometry End of Course	NJSLA Algebra II 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra II End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Marine Academy of Science and Technology	Public	9-12	305 Mast Way	Highlands	07732	Monmouth County	Monmouth County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 291-0995	266	27	9.8	1.1%	206 (77.4%)	2 (0.8%)	19 (7.1%)	26 (9.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.1%)	89.8	19^th of 422 public high schools	95.5%		86.6	28^th of 415 public high schools	93.3%	9		96.7			98.6						80.0	80.0	87.5	87.5	$16,104	$348	$15,756
Henry Hudson Regional School	Public	7-12	1 Grand Tour	Highlands	07732	Monmouth County	Henry Hudson Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 872-0900	296	39	7.5	18.6%	244 (82.4%)	6 (2.0%)	36 (12.2%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	75.6	56^th of 422 public high schools	86.7%		48.1	162^nd of 415 public high schools	61.0%	106	31.4	47.2	57.9	49.0	73.5	45.6	28.6	41.4		55.2					$19,383	$660	$18,723
Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School	Public	9-12	74 Ridge Road	Rumson	07760	Monmouth County	Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 842-1597	876	84	10.4	0.3%	789 (90.1%)	1 (0.1%)	47 (5.4%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.5%)	86.2	27^th of 422 public high schools	93.6%		82.8	38^th of 415 public high schools	90.8%	11		47.3			89.7			67.6		66.7	82.3	82.3			$14,186	$74	$14,112
Middletown High School North	Public	9-12	63 Tindall Road	Middletown	07748	Monmouth County	Middletown Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 706-6061	1,340	108	12.4	16.3%	1,064 (79.4%)	27 (2.0%)	165 (12.3%)	35 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	44 (3.3%)	61	113^th of 422 public high schools	73.2%		48.2	161^st of 415 public high schools	61.2%	48		32.3			54.4				37.7	36.9	67.2	66.1			$9,145		$9,145
Keansburg High School	Public	9-12	140 Port Monmouth Road	Keansburg	07734	Monmouth County	Keansburg School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 787-2007	388	33	11.8	40.2%	166 (42.8%)	94 (24.2%)	115 (29.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	13.1	377^th of 422 public high schools	10.7%		11.3	395^th of 415 public high schools	4.8%	18		10.8			20.6			3.5		3.4	25.0	23.5			$15,844		$15,844
Red Bank Regional High School	Public	9-12	101 Ridge Road	Little Silver	07739	Monmouth County	Red Bank Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 842-8000	1,195	123	9.7	29.2%	587 (49.1%)	53 (4.4%)	518 (43.3%)	15 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (1.7%)	53.9	138^th of 422 public high schools	67.3%		55.7	129^th of 415 public high schools	68.9%	9		26.4			57.0			35.0	0.0	33.2	64.5	63.6	100.0	100.0	$16,802	$442	$16,360
Raritan High School	Public	9-12	419 Middle Road	Hazlet	07730	Monmouth County	Hazlet Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 264-8411	838	72	11.5	16.6%	666 (79.5%)	18 (2.1%)	115 (13.7%)	19 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (2.1%)	34.3	246^th of 422 public high schools	41.7%		39.3	221^st of 415 public high schools	46.7%	25		23.8			51.7			13.2		13.8	35.9	35.9	29.4	29.4	$9,618		$9,618
Monmouth County Vocational Technical High School	Public	11-12	417 Middle Rd	Hazlet	07730	Monmouth County	Monmouth County Vocational School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 264-4995	2	48	.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$15,780	$564	$15,216
Middletown High School South	Public	9-12	900 Nut Swamp Road	Middletown	07748	Monmouth County	Middletown Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 706-6111	1,474	122	12.1	5.6%	1,302 (88.3%)	11 (0.7%)	108 (7.3%)	27 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	23 (1.6%)	66.1	94^th of 422 public high schools	77.7%		66.9	81^st of 415 public high schools	80.5%	13		32.1			63.0				33.8	33.7	78.6	78.6			$9,833		$9,833
Keyport High School	Public	9-12	351 Broad Street	Keyport	07735	Monmouth County	Keyport School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 212-6100	378	35	10.9	37.0%	199 (52.6%)	41 (10.8%)	127 (33.6%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	20.2	334^th of 422 public high schools	20.9%		23.3	313^th of 415 public high schools	24.6%	21		9.5			36.2			11.1		10.9					$12,714	$200	$12,514

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