Serving 384 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 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% in ME)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90%
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences's student population of 384 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
384 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Motto
'The Real World Starts Now'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥90%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences?
384 students attend Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% 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 14:1, 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
5 10/10/2025
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.
2 10/10/2025
I find this school pleasing to participate in.
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