For the 2024 school year, there are 8 charter public high schools serving 2,022 students in Maine.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public high schools in Maine are Maine Connections Academy, Baxter For Tech & Sciences and Maine Arts School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Maine charter public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the Maine public high school average of 85%), and reading proficiency score of 88% (versus the 83% statewide average).
Maine charter public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Maine average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Baxter For Tech & Sciences, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Charter Public High Schools in Maine (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16 Hemlock Drive, Floor 3
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 805-3254
Scarborough, ME 04074
(207) 805-3254
Grades: 7-12
| 469 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Baxter For Tech & Sciences
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Portland, ME 04101
(207) 699-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maine Arts School
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11 Goldenrod Lane
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 618-8908
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 618-8908
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Maine Of Natural Sciences
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 Easler Road
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Hinckley, ME 04944
(207) 238-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Harpswell Coastal Divisions 2 And 3
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8 Leavitt Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 833-3229
Brunswick, ME 04011
(207) 833-3229
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #77.
Ecology Learning Center
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
230 Main Street
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Unity, ME 04988
(207) 230-9275
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #88.
Overman Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
78 Water Street
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Skowhegan, ME 04976
(207) 858-1600
Grades: 6-12
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public high schools in Maine?
The top ranked charter public high schools in Maine include Maine Connections Academy, Baxter For Tech & Sciences and Maine Arts School.
How many charter public high schools are located in Maine?
8 charter public high schools are located in Maine.
What is the racial composition of students in Maine?
Maine charter public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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