Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is a public charter school serving grades 9–12 located in Portland, Maine. Established in 2013, it is Maine's third charter school. The school is in an urban setting and specializes in STEM curriculum. Its first senior class graduated in June 2016.
Serving 373 students in grades 9-12, Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 373 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences's student population of 373 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
373 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2013
School Rankings
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences ranks within the top 20% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences is 0.26, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
4%
5%
White
86%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences's ranking?
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences often compared to?
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciencesis often viewed alongside schools like Portland High School, Deering High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences?
The graduation rate of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences?
373 students attend Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences?
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences offer ?
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences part of?
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences is part of Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District.
In what neighborhood is Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences located?
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences is located in the Bayside neighborhood of Portland, ME.
School Reviews
2 3/22/2024
I find this school pleasing to participate in.
5 3/16/2017
Baxter is an innovative public charter school with emphasis on learning through hands on projects, including one day each week where highly motivated students work on a year long project of their own design. Starting with a freshman and sophomore class its first year, its outgrown its facility as it built up to to 9th through 12th grades and will be moving to a new site in Portland for more adequate accommodations. Dedicated teachers. My son (1st graduating class) thrived there. He's is now doing well in college, enrolled as an engineering major.
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