Summary:
The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is the only high school located within the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences district. This school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, dropping from 32nd out of 123 schools in 2022-2023 to 65th out of 121 schools in 2023-2024. Despite this, the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 87.8%, suggesting it is successful in supporting students to complete their high school education.
Academically, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences performs better in English Language Arts, with a proficiency rate of 69.23% compared to the state average of 65.43%. However, the school struggles in Mathematics and Science, with proficiency rates of 33.33% and 29.79%, respectively, which are lower than the state averages of 47.21% and 33.98%. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, which could be a concern and impact student learning and achievement.
The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences serves a relatively economically disadvantaged student population, with 68.04% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 could be a positive factor, potentially allowing for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, with strengths in certain academic areas and challenges in others, as well as a high rate of chronic absenteeism.
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