Serving 127 students in grades 9-12, Maritime Industries Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
127 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤10%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
7%
Hispanic
(15-16)4%
16%
Black
(15-16)92%
34%
White
(15-16)4%
39%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)60-69%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MD state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maritime Industries Academy?
The graduation rate of Maritime Industries Academy is 60-69%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 88%.
How many students attend Maritime Industries Academy?
127 students attend Maritime Industries Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Maritime Industries Academy students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maritime Industries Academy?
Maritime Industries Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Maritime Industries Academy offer ?
Maritime Industries Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maritime Industries Academy part of?
Maritime Industries Academy is part of Baltimore City Public Schools School District.
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