Maritime Academy Charter School

Summary:

Maritime Academy Charter School is an alternative public charter school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving 825 students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.

One of the standout features of Maritime Academy Charter School is its strong graduation rates, with a 95.7% four-year graduation rate in the 2022-2023 school year, significantly higher than the state average and most of the nearby charter schools like Esperanza Academy Charter School and Sankofa Freedom Academy Charter School. The school also maintains relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 2.0% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average and most of the nearby charter schools. However, Maritime Academy Charter School's test scores, particularly in PSSA Math and English Language Arts, are generally lower than the state averages and the nearby charter schools. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 10.8% of students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to the state average of 39.3%. The school's PSSA Science scores are closer to the state average, with 51.8% of students proficient or better.

Another interesting finding is the school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 56% to 79.46% over the past three years, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby charter schools. This suggests that Maritime Academy Charter School serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the lower academic performance compared to the nearby charter schools. Additionally, the school's spending per student has fluctuated over the past four years, ranging from $73 to $178 per student, which is generally lower than the nearby charter schools. This could be an area of concern, as it may impact the school's ability to provide adequate resources and support for its students.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 2275 Bridge Street
       Philadelphia, PA  19137


(215) 535-4555

District: Maritime Academy Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
1296th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $178 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  825

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.1%
White:
35.5%
African American:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Compare Details Maritime Academy Charter School ranks worse than 84.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Maritime Academy Charter School ranks worse than 81.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Maritime Academy Charter School ranks worse than 80.7% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.38. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Maritime Academy Charter School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Maritime Academy Charter School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40.1%), White (35.5%), African American (16.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maritime Academy Charter School is 12.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maritime Academy Charter School is $178.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Maritime Academy Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maritime Academy Charter School 1296th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Maritime Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Maritime Academy Charter School 727th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Maritime Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Maritime Academy Charter School 544th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Maritime Academy Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maritime Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 2.54 1235th 1308 5.6%
2006 18.62 1351st 1545 12.6%
2007 32.39 1229th 1555 21.0%
2008 22.49 1329th 1551 14.3%
2009 33.68 1242nd 1549 19.8%
2010 34.65 1243rd 1579 21.3%
2011 29.31 1314th 1597 17.7%
2012 63.30 749th 1599 53.2%
2015 38.53 1019th 1474 30.9%
2016 26.93 1202nd 1554 22.7%
2017 30.67 1159th 1547 25.1%
2018 31.91 1139th 1530 25.6%
2019 34.04 1118th 1544 27.6%
2021 7.14 1306th 1433 8.9%
2022 14.02 1287th 1534 16.1%
2023 13.25 1296th 1534 15.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.40 1188th 1414 16.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.01 892nd 1043 14.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 28.05 336th 432 22.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.35 1205th 1236 2.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Maritime Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 14.21 578th 663 12.8%
2005 5.39 640th 687 6.8%
2006 13.46 656th 736 10.9%
2007 30.70 595th 749 20.6%
2008 29.68 594th 753 21.1%
2009 39.50 560th 770 27.3%
2010 38.42 602nd 805 25.2%
2011 39.74 599th 825 27.4%
2012 54.79 474th 834 43.2%
2015 60.34 342nd 835 59.0%
2016 50.76 476th 870 45.3%
2017 32.88 598th 877 31.8%
2018 28.20 622nd 861 27.8%
2019 30.90 623rd 891 30.1%
2021 13.88 676th 797 15.2%
2022 24.18 645th 883 27.0%
2023 15.56 727th 893 18.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.25 696th 874 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 12.68 660th 660 0.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.24 277th 421 34.2%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.12 325th 362 10.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.22 621st 681 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Maritime Academy Charter School

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Rank History for all high school students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 30.86 503rd 615 18.2%
2008 5.95 586th 621 5.6%
2009 20.78 552nd 632 12.7%
2010 6.80 613th 649 5.5%
2011 14.03 593rd 660 10.2%
2012 34.73 504th 664 24.1%
2015 36.76 508th 680 25.3%
2016 21.06 558th 677 17.6%
2017 28.27 515th 663 22.3%
2018 43.05 475th 673 29.4%
2019 35.51 502nd 693 27.6%
2021 22.85 453rd 537 15.6%
2023 22.38 544th 674 19.3%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.20 340th 652 47.9%
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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.75 224th 502 55.4%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.02 124th 260 52.3%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.80 123rd 252 51.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Maritime Academy Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.10 560th 577 2.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Open Quote I loved this school, I left and everyone treated me with respect and kindness. I have my niece studying, she also speaks very well of that school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Maritime Academy Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 36 228 6 22 3 n/a n/a 0 295
2005 33 369 16 28 3 n/a n/a 0 449
2006 34 427 23 25 3 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 28 400 22 23 4 n/a n/a 0 477
2008 183 499 14 92 5 n/a n/a 0 793
2009 220 419 16 121 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2010 328 290 4 148 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2011 262 364 0 135 1 0 0 0 762
2012 284 317 12 162 1 0 2 0 778
2013 315 248 15 175 0 0 20 0 773
2014 330 217 32 186 2 0 13 0 780
2015 315 216 47 193 4 0 14 0 789
2016 324 222 38 222 5 0 14 0 825
2017 312 211 34 229 5 0 16 0 807
2018 308 198 40 245 5 0 22 0 818
2019 312 175 41 262 2 0 27 0 819
2020 314 175 40 298 0 0 34 0 861
2021 344 194 44 337 0 1 39 0 959
2022 307 138 34 311 0 1 28 0 819
2023 293 133 33 331 0 1 34 0 825

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Maritime Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 295 15.4 19.2 0
2005 449 26.7 16.8 0
2006 512 28.0 18.3 0
2007 477 30.0 15.9 0
2008 793 47.5 16.7 n/a
2009 776 31.8 24.4 n/a
2010 770 42.0 18.3 43.4
2011 762 42.2 18.0 90.4
2012 778 32.2 24.1 85.5
2013 773 43.6 17.7 37.5
2014 780 48.0 16.2 76.5
2015 789 47.0 16.7 72.6
2016 825 49.0 16.8 68.6
2017 807 49.7 16.2 99.5
2018 818 46.0 17.7 97.8
2019 819 42.5 19.2 78.6
2020 861 56.0 15.3 56.1
2021 959 61.6 15.5 79.5
2022 819 59.6 13.7 73.4
2023 825 64.1 12.8 56

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 Maritime Academy Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 295 15.4 19.2 0
2005 449 26.7 16.8 0
2006 512 28.0 18.3 0
2007 477 30.0 15.9 0
2008 793 47.5 16.7 n/a
2009 776 31.8 24.4 n/a
2010 770 42.0 18.3 43.4
2011 762 42.2 18.0 90.4
2012 778 32.2 24.1 85.5
2013 773 43.6 17.7 37.5
2014 780 48.0 16.2 76.5
2015 789 47.0 16.7 72.6
2016 825 49.0 16.8 68.6
2017 807 49.7 16.2 99.5
2018 818 46.0 17.7 97.8
2019 819 42.5 19.2 78.6
2020 861 56.0 15.3 56.1
2021 959 61.6 15.5 79.5
2022 819 59.6 13.7 73.4
2023 825 64.1 12.8 56

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Maritime Academy Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $74 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $74
2020 $73 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $73
2021 $72 (46.5%) $83 (53.5%) $155
2022 $83 (46.6%) $95 (53.4%) $178

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maritime Academy Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1118th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1296th of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.1%
Ranks 623rd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 727th of 893 Middle schools
 11.5%
Ranks 502nd of 693 High schoolsRanks 544th of 674 High schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Maritime Academy Charter School)5016.3
 33.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Maritime Academy Charter School)54.224
 30.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Maritime Academy Charter School)35.826.7
 9.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Maritime Academy Charter School)77.668.9
 8.7%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Maritime Academy Charter School)60.626.2
 34.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Maritime Academy Charter School)25.59.5
 16%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Maritime Academy Charter School)38.320.3
 18%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Maritime Academy Charter School)13.82.5
 11.3%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Maritime Academy Charter School)61.819.7
 42.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Maritime Academy Charter School)12.311.3
 1%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Maritime Academy Charter School)55.132.9
 22.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Maritime Academy Charter School)14.43.9
 10.5%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Maritime Academy Charter School)41.638.2
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Maritime Academy Charter School)40.730.7
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Maritime Academy Charter School)48.919.2
 29.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Maritime Academy Charter School)43.823.1
 20.7%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Maritime Academy Charter School)65.349
 16.3%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Maritime Academy Charter School)22.410.8
 11.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Maritime Academy Charter School)5751.8
 5.2%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maritime Academy Charter School)51.225.8
 25.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students819825
 0.7%
African American175133
 24%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian4133
 19.5%
Hispanic262331
 26.3%
Pacific Islander01
White312293
 6.1%
Two or More Races2734
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.6%56%
 22.6%


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Students at Maritime Academy Charter School are 40% Hispanic, 36% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Maritime Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 15.5% of Pennsylvania alternative schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 825 students attended Maritime Academy Charter School.


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