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Maritime Academy CS

Maritime Academy CS · Philadelphia County · 2275 Bridge Street, Philadelphia, PA 19137.0

(215)535-4555

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7/10
#24
Rank 24 out of 61
Top 38%
English Language Arts5/10 · #34 · 46th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #21 · 67th percentile
Science8/10 · #14 · 75th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Maritime Academy CS carves out a genuinely distinctive niche in Philadelphia's charter school landscape, with a maritime and STEM-focused curriculum that gives kids a hands-on, career-connected education you won't find at your typical neighborhood school. The science and math scores are especially strong, making it a solid fit for families who want something more specialized than a traditional academic track. Situated in the Bridesburg/Port Richmond corridor along the Delaware River, it's a working-class, tight-knit corner of Philly where the school's nautical identity actually feels rooted in something real — not just a branding exercise.

Student Demographics

440 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
187 (43%)
White
139 (32%)
African American
76 (17%)
Multiple Races
23 (5%)
Asian
15 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged399 (91%)
Students with Disabilities99 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

829
Enrollment
67
Teachers (FTE)
12.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Graduation Rate

93.2%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

3
AP Courses
offered
2.3%
AP Participation
of students
19
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #20 · 51st percentile

116 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among K-12 Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found