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Maine Academy of Natural Sciences

Q: Is Maine Academy of Natural Sciences a good school?

Maine Academy of Natural Sciences ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Maine high schools.

Q: How many students attend Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?

In the 2024-25 school year, 177 students attended Maine Academy of Natural Sciences.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?

Students at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

106^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 11% of Maine high schools

Summary

Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is a public charter high school located in Hinckley, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 194. The school is part of the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences District, which is ranked 164 out of 176 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating between 32nd out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023 (4-star rating) and 106th out of 119 high schools in 2024-2025 (1-star rating). This is generally lower than the nearby schools, such as Ecology Learning Center, Winslow High School, and Messalonskee High School, which have maintained higher rankings and ratings. The school's four-year graduation rates have also varied, ranging from 60.7% to 87.8%, which is lower than the 87.8% rate reported for nearby schools like Carrabec High School, Mt View High School, Waterville Senior High School, and Winslow High School.

Additionally, Maine Academy of Natural Sciences has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 45.4% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the 23.4% rate reported for the nearby schools. In terms of academic performance, the school has shown mixed results, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics that were significantly lower than the state averages in 2024-2025. The school serves a higher proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, compared to nearby schools like Winslow High School (38.44%) and Messalonskee High School (25.56%).

177

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,066

Per pupil spending ?

75.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13 Easler Road
Hinckley, ME 04944

(207) 238-4100

District: Maine Academy of Natural Sciences

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

2.3%

American Indian:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 74th percentile in 2023 → 11th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (28% vs 53% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (11th percentile)

!Graduation rate below the Maine average (68% vs 89%)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg28%

Maine avg53%

106^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Bottom 11%▲ up 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 1% (2016) to bottom 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

164^th of 176Maine Academy of Natural Sciences among Maine districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	13.5	106 of 119	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	39.3	65 of 121	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.3	32 of 123	74.0%	★★★★☆
2022	39.8	73 of 98	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	10.3	109 of 114	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	5.8	111 of 114	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	2.4	111 of 111	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	6.3	111 of 111	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	0.5	107 of 107	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	6.6	91 of 92	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2019	18.6	67 of 76	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	2.6	108 of 108	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	8.8	91 of 92	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2019	44.6	9 of 20	55.0%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2019)55th percentile+51 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)12th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2025)<1st percentile-11 vs school

Male (2025)<1st percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts35%-29 vs state

Science30%-6 vs state

Mathematics17%-32 vs state

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by a student
Thursday, June 28, 2018

Whoever says this is a bad school has some issues. This is coming from a autistic child, and I for one think this is the best school to go to. For one admission is free. For two we go on trips for free, and have a great time, and for three you actually learn something usefull in life, and the teachers actually treat you nice. I used to go to Skowhegan, but I wanted to go here, because that school is downright awefull. I highly recommend anyone to go here. Close Quote

Schools Near Maine Academy of Natural Sciences

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MEA English Language Arts (2025)	MEA Mathematics (2025)	MEA Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences	Public, Charter	9-12	13 Easler Road	Hinckley	04944	Somerset County	Maine Academy of Natural Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 238-4100	177	16	11.4	75.7%	166 (93.8%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	13.5	106^th of 119 public high schools	10.9%		39.3	65^th of 121 public high schools	46.3%	41	35.3	17.1	30.2	$16,066
Lawrence High School	Public	9-12	9 School Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	No	(207) 453-4200	531	40	13.2	45.4%	493 (92.8%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.3%)	28.8	85^th of 119 public high schools	28.6%		29.7	81^st of 121 public high schools	33.1%	4	52.0	46.3	30.3	$17,472
Waterville Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Brooklyn Ave	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 873-2751	529	41	12.7	56.9%	443 (83.7%)	7 (1.3%)	29 (5.5%)	12 (2.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.8%)	23.9	94^th of 119 public high schools	21.0%		49.7	45^th of 121 public high schools	62.8%	49	46.7	36.0	34.6	$21,433
Winslow High School	Public	9-12	20 Danielson St	Winslow	04901	Kennebec County	Winslow Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 872-1990	383	31	12.3	46.5%	353 (92.2%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.6%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	41.7	53^rd of 119 public high schools	55.5%		52.9	38^th of 121 public high schools	68.6%	15	54.0	48.3	40.2	$22,944
Skowhegan Area High School	Public	9-12	61 Academy Circle	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	No	(207) 474-5511	686	47	14.6	62.7%	641 (93.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.9%)	7 (1.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.9%)	43.9	47^th of 119 public high schools	60.5%		35	74^th of 121 public high schools	38.8%	27	68.6	45.9	28.5	$21,428
Overman Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	78 Water Street	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 858-1600	170	10	16.3	68.2%	157 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.1%)	2.7	118^th of 119 public high schools	0.8%		11.1	113^th of 121 public high schools	6.6%	5	42.6	16.4		$12,330
Messalonskee High School	Public	9-12	131 Messalonskee High Drive	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 465-7381	695	49	14.1	36.1%	638 (91.8%)	5 (0.7%)	22 (3.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.6%)	40.9	55^th of 119 public high schools	53.8%		47.5	49^th of 121 public high schools	59.5%	6	63.0	46.7	31.0	$17,165
Madison Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	486 Main Street	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-3395	243	24	10.0	72.4%	228 (93.8%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	28.1	86^th of 119 public high schools	27.7%		17.6	104^th of 121 public high schools	14.0%	18	54.8	39.1	36.5	$23,935
Ecology Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	230 Main Street	Unity	04988	Waldo County	Ecology Learning Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 230-9275	120	10	12.3	35.8%	109 (90.8%)	2 (1.7%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	43.2	49^th of 119 public high schools	58.8%		73.3	13^th of 121 public high schools	89.3%	36	57.9	42.1	41.7	$23,951
Carrabec High School	Public	9-12	160 N Main St	North Anson	04958	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	No	(207) 635-2296	174	15	11.6	63.8%	169 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	27.7	88^th of 119 public high schools	26.1%		46.4	52^nd of 121 public high schools	57.0%	36	58.7	37.0	29.3	$23,739

Frequently Asked Questions about Maine Academy of Natural Sciences

What is the racial makeup of Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?

Students at Maine Academy of Natural Sciences are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

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How many students attend Maine Academy of Natural Sciences?

In the 2024-25 school year, 177 students attended Maine Academy of Natural Sciences.

Is Maine Academy of Natural Sciences a good school?

Maine Academy of Natural Sciences ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Maine high schools.

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