Maine Connections Academy

Maine Connections Academy is the sole public charter virtual high school serving grades 7-12 in the state, with 510 students enrolled. While the school is ranked 93 out of 176 districts in Maine and rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, its performance has seen some concerning trends in recent years.

The school's four-year graduation rate stands at 87.8%, which is a positive metric. However, it faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.4%, suggesting many students are missing a significant amount of school. Academically, Maine Connections Academy performs above the state average in English Language Arts (64.19%) and Science (40.24%) proficiency, but falls well below the state average in Math proficiency (28.84%). Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 25th out of 123 Maine high schools in 2022-2023 to 62nd out of 119 in 2024-2025, despite maintaining a 4-star rating.

Socioeconomic factors may also play a role, as 40.39% of students at Maine Connections Academy receive free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school serves a population with significant economic challenges, which could impact academic outcomes. Overall, the data presents a mixed picture of the school's performance, with areas of strength but also notable challenges that may need to be addressed to improve student outcomes.