Maritime Academy

Maritime Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade 2-12
2275 Bridge St,  Philadelphia, PA
3.3
3.7
819 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Math Proficiency
10%
Reading Proficiency
30%
Average GPA
3.32
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
A
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B+
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.32
Reading Proficiency
30%
Math Proficiency
10%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
67
Full Time Teachers
67
Teachers in First or Second Year
13%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
3.6%
State Average
15.6%
Science
13.4%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,010:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Hispanic
40.1%
White
35.5%
Black
16.1%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#31 Best Public HS Teachers in Pennsylvania
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Temple University 47 Students
Penn State 32 Students
Drexel University 28 Students
Community College of Philadelphia 23 Students
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 15 Students
Holy Family University 15 Students
La Salle University 14 Students
Penn State Abington 14 Students
University of Pennsylvania 13 Students
University of Pittsburgh 12 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 22 Students
Nursing 16 Students
Psychology 11 Students
Biology 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 8 Students
Accounting 7 Students
Computer Science 6 Students
Criminology 5 Students
Small Business Management 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 57 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
11/20/2020
The school is above average. There is a lot of involvement with the teachers and a good amount of diversity. There are afterschool programs and clubs to assist students. However, the lunch program is an utter disaster. It is at best average, at worst eating porridge.
5.0 Senior
5/14/2020
I love the teachers and the students, there is a strong overall sense of community no matter what group you fall into.
4.0 NicheUser
8/7/2017
This school was overall a good place to attend and any student who will attend in the future will certainly learn a lot.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.7 18 Reviews
1.0 teacher
12/6/2023
This school is a mess. They have no principal, no leadership and a revolving door of unqualified teachers. The classrooms are disorganized, chapter books all over the floor, the students do nothing but dittos and worksheets. There is very little quality learning going on here and the school lunches...
5.0 parent
7/15/2022
I love this school. My son has had phenomenal teachers, but his most recent teacher Ms. Coates was something special. Teachers like her make parents want to be active participants in their children’s education.
5.0 student
5/26/2022
My experience at this school has been great every one is caring and is always looking out for each other and are ready to help.the teachers,and staff would do anything to help the students succeed.
4.0 parent
6/19/2018
The school itself is just okay. The teachers and staff go above and beyond to help the students thrive. My only problem is that they do not do or have enough activities for the students in the high school. No Freshman Dance, No Soph-hop, previous formal dances have been canceled, due to lack of part...

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Maritime Academy is a charter school for students in grades 2-12 located at 2275 Bridge St in Philadelphia, PA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 819 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 10% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 30% are proficient in reading. Maritime Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.32, the graduation rate is 95%, and the average SAT score is 1040. The average home value in this area is $249,045. Discover additional schools in the area, like Franklin Towne Charter High School, First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School, Mariana Bracetti Academy Cs, and more. Learn more about what Philadelphia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Maritime Academy.

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