First opened in 2011, New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy is a public charter school that requires every student to be a member of the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Students are called cadets and the school is housed on an abandoned naval base in the Behrman neighborhood of New Orleans. A $17 million restoration was finished in 2013, allowing the school to move into two redesigned century-old naval buildings, as well as providing the facility with new primary construction. This co-educational academy enrolls cadets from eighth to 12th grade and is located at 425 O’Bannon St. Music and band rooms, science and computer labs, and a gymnasium are among the campus offerings. Cadets can choose from a variety of sports, including wrestling, rugby and cross-country track. One of its first graduating classes, the class of 2018, had a 97% graduation rate with more than half of those cadets going on to a four-year college. The school also achieved a School Performance Score of “A” in from the state board of education in 2018 and was an Equity Honoree in 2019.
New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy
Charter Middle, High School
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Grade 8-12
425 Obannon St,
New Orleans, LA
School Details
Head of School
Cecilia Garcia, Ph.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
950
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
18%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.25
Graduation Rate
82%
Niche Grade
C+
A-
B-
B+
B+
C
C
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.25
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
18%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
950
Math
490
Verbal
460
Average ACT
21
Math
19
English
21
Reading
22
Science
21
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
16.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
30%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
6%
State Average
10%
Math
12%
State Average
31%
Science
14%
State Average
6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
163:1
Student Diversity
Male
60.1%
Female
39.9%
Hispanic
41.5%
Black
27.1%
White
23.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.2%
Native American
<1%
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.
Louisiana State University
181 Students
University of New Orleans
162 Students
Loyola University New Orleans
144 Students
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
124 Students
Southeastern Louisiana University
108 Students
Xavier University of Louisiana
100 Students
Louisiana Tech University
90 Students
Nicholls State University
71 Students
Tulane University
70 Students
Southern University & A&M College
66 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
36 Students
Biology
33 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
30 Students
Computer Science
28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
26 Students
Psychology
25 Students
Business
24 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
14 Students
Computer Software Engineering
14 Students
Engineering
13 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
8/27/2023
I love the teachers and that since it is a JROtC. No one is different we are all the same. Small school make the work better
5/1/2021
Great experience. My study habits and test taking skills greatly improved. My family has told me that I have become more independent eith my school work.
1/27/2020
Education is good. Staff seems to care about helping students learn and helping you get to where you need to be. The after school tutoring is a prime example. Lacks the creative background for all different types of students to grow into their selves.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/23/2020
Worst job I have ever had. The marines should take a closer look at this school. They disrespect the marine uniform on a daily basis.
5/16/2018
Our experience with the teachers and JROTC Instructors was incredible. But there are leadership issues that need to be addressed so the teachers can continue doing the excellent job they do.
1/26/2018
Dr. Garcia does not provide this institution with adequate leadership skills, and instead relies on ineffective, dead policies. I was asked to come back the following year, I declined, because the administration is so unprofessional, and was “fired” after expressing that I would not return. I would’...
6/19/2016
School is very structured. Teachers and very invested in the future of students. ROTC instructors are amazing. The only thing that I can say negative is there is no parent involvement and some of the sports are ran by parents of students or former students with little experience for coaching high sc...
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List Price Range
$43K - $392K
Homes For Sale
31
Average Home Value
$157,048
Median Lot Size
4,573 Sq Ft
% Renters
58%
Average Household Income
$42,101
% of College Grads
13%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
1,344 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
48.3%
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New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy is a charter school for students in grades 8-12 located at 425 Obannon St in New Orleans, LA. The school has a total enrollment of 955 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 18% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 33% are proficient in reading. New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.25, the graduation rate is 82%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 950 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $157,048. Discover additional schools in the area, like L.B. Landry High School, Edna Karr High School, Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Science Tech, and more. Learn more about what New Orleans has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy.