How many students attend Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science?

In the 2023-24 school year, 273 students attended Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science.

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

Students at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science are 68% White, 18% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science

Q: Is Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science a good school?

Yes! Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 1 st of 429 New Jersey high schools.

Summary:

Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science (MATES) is a public high school in Manahawkin, New Jersey, serving 274 students in grades 9-12. Part of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District, MATES has consistently been ranked among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

MATES stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 93.1% of MATES students were proficient or better in NJSLA/Geometry, compared to 88.4% for the district and 49.6% for the state. The school also boasts a 97.9% four-year graduation rate, far exceeding the district's 91.1% and the state's average. Additionally, MATES has very low chronic absenteeism rates, at just 5.6% in 2022-2023, compared to 16.6% for the district and 13.2% for the state.

While MATES is the standout school in the immediate area, there are several other high-performing schools within a reasonable distance, such as Southern Regional High School and Lacey Township High School. This suggests that the region as a whole has a strong educational ecosystem, which could provide opportunities for collaboration and shared best practices. Given MATES' exceptional performance, there may also be potential for expanding or replicating the school's model in other parts of the state or country.

Detail:

Public 9-12

195 Cedar Bridge Road
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

(609) 978-8439

District: Ocean County Vocational Technical School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1^st of 429 New Jersey High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,615

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 273

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.1%

Asian:

18.3%

Hispanic:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science ranks better than 99.8% of high schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 99.96. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science has the largest high school student body size in the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District. Racial makeup is: White (68.1%), Asian (18.3%), Hispanic (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is 13, which is the highest among 6 high schools in the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District! (See more...)

Compare Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science employs 21 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science is $12,615. 4 high schools in the Ocean County Vocational Technical School District spend more per student. (See more...)

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science:

SchoolDigger ranks Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science 1^st of 429 New Jersey public high schools. (See Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science in the ranking list.)

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Ocean County Vocational Technical School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ocean County Vocational Technical School District 96^th of 611 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2006	87.69	1^st	357	99.7%
2007	89.19	1^st	361	99.7%
2008	89.50	1^st	359	99.7%
2009	86.87	14^th	370	96.2%
2010	86.54	1^st	371	99.7%
2011	87.13	1^st	378	99.7%
2012	83.03	23^rd	388	94.1%
2013	84.81	1^st	396	99.7%
2014	83.75	1^st	411	99.8%
2015	94.02	14^th	406	96.6%
2016	97.24	7^th	409	98.3%
2017	98.66	2^nd	411	99.5%
2018	96.76	8^th	415	98.1%
2019	87.44	22^nd	416	94.7%
2022	99.96	1^st	415	99.8%
2023	93.78	9^th	422	97.9%
2024	99.96	1^st	429	99.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	95.84	11^th	403	97.3%
2021	99.04	5^th	402	98.8%
2022	97.60	3^rd	414	99.3%
2023	94.52	9^th	416	97.8%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	99.20	4^th	405	99.0%
2021	98.46	11^th	402	97.3%
2022	99.94	1^st	410	99.8%
2023	99.92	1^st	414	99.8%
2024	95.49	3^rd	419	99.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	92.61	3^rd	175	98.3%
2024	85.65	6^th	191	96.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	98.07	5^th	340	98.5%
2021	98.89	4^th	336	98.8%
2022	99.96	1^st	335	99.7%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a student
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

As a student of this school it is Great! At MATES the teachers and students actually care about the quality of education. Also, because their are so few people accepted there is a lot more personal attention, and many more opportunities then you would get at an ordinary public school. Plus, because we are marine oriented we get to do cool things like get scuba certified! If you live in the Ocean county area and are going to be a freshman soon, look into taking the placement test. It is WELL WORTH IT! Close Quote

by a student
Wednesday, February 18, 2009

best school in the world. it should be top in the country. excellent teachers who really care and motivated students. monitoring behavior is unnecessary because everyone at MATES wants to be there. it's truly challenging and not for the unmotivated student. if you are smart and willing to learn, try applying to attend. it will be the smartest thing you ever do. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	93	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2006	124	3	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	134
2007	157	3	7	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	178
2008	175	4	13	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	199
2009	181	3	13	9	0	0	0	0	206
2010	185	2	14	6	0	0	0	0	207
2011	197	1	16	9	0	1	2	0	226
2012	205	4	18	7	0	3	3	0	240
2013	212	7	21	9	0	4	4	0	257
2014	214	6	23	12	1	6	5	0	267
2015	218	4	26	14	1	5	6	0	274
2016	220	3	27	15	1	3	5	0	274
2017	222	2	29	17	1	2	7	0	280
2018	220	2	32	15	0	0	6	0	275
2019	215	4	33	15	0	0	8	0	275
2020	210	2	40	14	0	0	8	0	274
2021	214	2	38	17	0	0	5	1	277
2022	209	2	38	19	0	0	5	1	274
2023	197	1	47	24	0	0	5	0	274
2024	186	2	50	30	0	0	5	0	273

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 Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	94	12.0	7.8	n/a
2006	134	16.0	8.4	6
2007	178	17.0	10.5	7.9
2008	199	18.0	11.1	7.5
2009	206	19.3	10.3	8.3
2010	207	21.0	9.8	9.2
2011	226	21.0	10.7	4.9
2012	240	21.1	11.3	4.6
2013	257	n/a	n/a	6.2
2014	267	29.0	9.2	12
2015	274	27.0	10.1	0
2016	274	22.0	12.4	6.2
2017	280	21.0	13.3	7.5
2018	275	20.0	13.7	6.9
2019	275	23.0	11.9	6.5
2020	274	24.0	11.4	5.1
2021	277	23.0	12.0	5.1
2022	274	22.0	12.4	4.4
2023	274	21.0	13.0	6.2
2024	273	21.0	13.0	7

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 Technology and Environmental Science

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	94	12.0	7.8	n/a
2006	134	16.0	8.4	6
2007	178	17.0	10.5	7.9
2008	199	18.0	11.1	7.5
2009	206	19.3	10.3	8.3
2010	207	21.0	9.8	9.2
2011	226	21.0	10.7	4.9
2012	240	21.1	11.3	4.6
2013	257	n/a	n/a	6.2
2014	267	29.0	9.2	12
2015	274	27.0	10.1	0
2016	274	22.0	12.4	6.2
2017	280	21.0	13.3	7.5
2018	275	20.0	13.7	6.9
2019	275	23.0	11.9	6.5
2020	274	24.0	11.4	5.1
2021	277	23.0	12.0	5.1
2022	274	22.0	12.4	4.4
2023	274	21.0	13.0	6.2
2024	273	21.0	13.0	7

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 Technology and Environmental Science

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$42 (0.3%)	$12,573 (99.7%)	$12,615

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 22^nd of 416 High schools	Ranks 9^th of 422 High schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
9th Grade Geometry (Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science)	80	91.1	11.1%
9th Grade Geometry (Ocean County Vocational Technical School District)	72.8	87.6	14.8%
9th Grade Geometry (New Jersey)	59.1	50	9.1%
End of Course Geometry (Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science)	80	91.1	11.1%
End of Course Geometry (Ocean County Vocational Technical School District)	75	75.3	0.3%
End of Course Geometry (New Jersey)	32.2	51.2	19%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	274	0.4%
African American	4	1	75%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	33	47	42.4%
Hispanic	15	24	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	215	197	8.4%
Two or More Races	8	5	37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.5%	6.2%	0.3%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJGPA English Language Arts (2024)	NJGPA Mathematics (2024)	NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)	NJSLA Algebra I (2024)		NJSLA Geometry (2024)		NJSLA Algebra II (2024)		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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJGPA English Language Arts 11th Grade	NJGPA Mathematics 11th Grade	NJSLA-S Science 11th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 9th Grade	NJSLA Algebra I 9th 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 Technology and Environmental Science	Public	9-12	195 Cedar Bridge Road	Manahawkin	08050	Ocean County	Ocean County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 978-8439	273	21	13.0	7.0%	186 (68.1%)	2 (0.7%)	30 (11.0%)	50 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	100	1^st of 429 public high schools	99.8%		93.8	9^th of 422 public high schools	97.9%	8			98.5				93.1	93.1			$12,615	$42	$12,573
Southern Regional High School	Public	9-12	90 Cedar Bridge Road	Manahawkin	08050	Ocean County	Southern Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 597-9481	1,865	150	12.4	18.6%	1,590 (85.3%)	37 (2.0%)	197 (10.6%)	21 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.0%)	51.1	195^th of 429 public high schools	54.5%		42	200^th of 422 public high schools	52.6%	5	83.1	58.5	20.5	60.8	28.4	28.2	48.4	46.9			$12,241	$93	$12,148
Barnegat High School	Public	9-12	180 Bengal Blvd	Barnegat	08005	Ocean County	Barnegat Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 660-7510	997	83	11.9	34.5%	624 (62.6%)	90 (9.0%)	224 (22.5%)	24 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.5%)	37.3	268^th of 429 public high schools	37.5%		31.5	264^th of 422 public high schools	37.4%	4	75.2	43.3	15.8	51.3	23.9	23.5	58.8	58.8			$6,736	$1,003	$5,733
Ocean County Vocational Technical School Waretown Center	Public	9-12	423 Wells Mills Road	Waretown	08758	Ocean County	Ocean County Vocational Technical School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 286-5660	83	11	7.5	20.5%	58 (69.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	1 (1.2%)	66.5	116^th of 429 public high schools	73.0%		42.2	199^th of 422 public high schools	52.8%	83	84.6	76.9	23.1	66.7							$15,878	$1,425	$14,453
Pinelands Regional High School	Public	9-12	565 Nugentown Road	Little Egg Harbor	08087	Ocean County	Pinelands Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 296-3106	1,077	87	12.3	45.2%	875 (81.2%)	39 (3.6%)	119 (11.0%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	29 (2.7%)	30.4	305^th of 429 public high schools	28.9%		18.8	340^th of 422 public high schools	19.4%	35	75.5	35.2	13.3	58.2	9.8	9.2	16.5	16.5			$17,248	$701	$16,547
Ocean Rch	Public	7-12	1 Game Farm Road	Forked River	08731	Ocean County	Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 693-9282	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Lacey Township High School	Public	9-12	73 Haines Street	Lanoka Harbor	08734	Ocean County	Lacey Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 971-2020	1,186	86	13.7	26.2%	956 (80.6%)	16 (1.3%)	162 (13.7%)	19 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.4%)	38.9	263^rd of 429 public high schools	38.7%		26	296^th of 422 public high schools	29.9%	33	76.7	47.5	21.3	52.5	21.8	21.8	20.0	20.0	73.3	73.3	$17,735	$315	$17,420
Central Regional High School	Public	9-12	509 Forest Hills Parkway	Bayville	08721	Ocean County	Central Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 269-1100	1,562	119	13.0	30.2%	1,021 (65.4%)	95 (6.1%)	327 (20.9%)	34 (2.2%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	77 (4.9%)	28.6	319^th of 429 public high schools	25.6%		27.6	288^th of 422 public high schools	31.8%	31	69.6	45.5	11.3	42.0	16.5	16.5	66.7	62.5			$14,298	$252	$14,046
Pinelands Rch	Public	7-12	800 Carranza Road	Tabernacle	08088	Burlington County	Office Of Education Juvenile Justice Commission	No	(n/a)	No	No	(609) 268-1424	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Toms River High School South	Public	9-12	55 Hyers Street	Toms River	08753	Ocean County	Toms River Regional School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 505-5738	1,371	91	15.1	32.7%	868 (63.3%)	77 (5.6%)	363 (26.5%)	25 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (2.8%)	38.3	265^th of 429 public high schools	38.2%		19	338^th of 422 public high schools	19.9%	73	77.4	43.9	8.1	57.4	19.9	19.7	70.0	70.0	81.8	81.8	$7,311		$7,311

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