Maine Connections Academy

600 Southborough Dr., Suite 20
South Portland, ME 04106
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 504 students in grades 7-12, Maine Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 19:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Maine Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Maine Connections Academy's student population of 504 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
504 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Maine Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maine Connections Academy is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (ME)
#283 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
49%
90%
84%
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Black
3%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

White
89%
85%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
5%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.21

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

90-94%
87.3%
(22-23)
9.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maine Connections Academy's ranking?
Maine Connections Academy is ranked #283 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Maine Connections Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Maine Connections Academy?
504 students attend Maine Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maine Connections Academy students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maine Connections Academy?
Maine Connections Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maine Connections Academy offer ?
Maine Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Maine Connections Academy part of?
Maine Connections Academy is part of Maine Connections Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 504 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 90% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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