Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District

185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 373 students in Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District have an average math proficiency score of 90% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Maine public school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
596 Schools
# Students
373 Students
167,472 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
15,270 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 191 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ME)
#28 out of 222 school districts
(Top 20%)
≥90%
82%
≥90%
84%
60-69%
37%
92%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.26
% 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

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,957 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,600. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,110 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ME)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,957
$21,600
Spending / Student
$14,110
$21,191

Best Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baxter Academy For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District?
Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District manages 1 public schools serving 373 students.
What is the rank of Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District?
Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District is ranked #28 out of 191 school districts in Maine (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District?
86% of Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District 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 Technology And Science School District?
Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Baxter Academy For Technology And Science School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,110 is less than the state median of $21,191. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 92% (Top 5% in ME)
  • : Top 20%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥90% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education

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