Baxter Academy for Technology and Science


Summary:

Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences is the sole public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Portland, Maine, with a total enrollment of 355 students. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, boasting a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and an impressive 93.5% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average.

While the student population is predominantly white (88.45%), the school has a relatively diverse student body, with representation from African American (3.66%), Hispanic (2.82%), and Asian (2.82%) students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.8 is lower than the national average, indicating a potentially more personalized learning environment. However, the school's low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch (16.9%) suggests that it may serve a relatively affluent community, raising questions about equity and access for students from lower-income backgrounds.

One area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.1%, which the school may want to investigate further to understand the underlying causes and implement strategies to improve student attendance. Overall, Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences appears to be a high-performing school that has consistently delivered strong academic outcomes, but it may need to address issues of equity and attendance to ensure that all students have access to the school's resources and opportunities.

District Detail

 185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101

 (207) 699-5500

SchoolDigger Rank:
1st of 177 Maine districts

See the 2023 Maine District rankings!
Grades served: 9-12
Students: 355

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

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