Serving 213 students in grades 9-12, Maine Arts School 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 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: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maine Arts School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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
Maine Arts School 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 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.
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)
11-19%
37%
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
80-89%
86%
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 is Maine Arts School's ranking?
Maine Arts School is ranked #83 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
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?
≥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 Maine Arts School?
The graduation rate of Maine Arts School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
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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