Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Maine Arts School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maine Arts School's student population of 213 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maine Arts School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
89%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Maine Arts School often compared to?
Maine Arts Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Ararat High School, Cony by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maine Arts School?
The graduation rate of Maine Arts School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Maine Arts School?
213 students attend Maine Arts School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maine Arts School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maine Arts School?
Maine Arts School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maine Arts School offer ?
Maine Arts School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maine Arts School part of?
Maine Arts School is part of Maine Arts Academy School District.
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