Maine Connections Academy

Maine Connections Academy is the sole public charter virtual high school serving grades 7-12 in Scarborough, Maine. This standout school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in the state, placing as high as 11th out of 98 in 2021-2022 and 36th out of 121 in the 2023-2024 school year. With a 4-star rating from School Digger, Maine Connections Academy demonstrates strong overall performance, particularly in English Language Arts where its proficiency rate of 73.77% exceeds the statewide average of 65.43%.

While the school's 87.8% four-year graduation rate is commendable, its 23.4% chronic absenteeism rate is higher than the state average, indicating an area that may require further attention. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rate of 27.87% falls short of the statewide average of 47.21%, suggesting a need for targeted interventions to support student learning in this subject. However, the school's science proficiency rate of 44.59% is higher than the state average of 33.98%, showcasing its strengths in this academic domain.

Serving a diverse student population, with 40.39% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Maine Connections Academy demonstrates its commitment to providing quality education to students from various socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's student-teacher ratio of 22.1 to 1 suggests a focus on personalized learning and support for its virtual learners.