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Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences

Q: Is Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences a good school?

Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences ranks 14 th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

14^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 88% of Maine high schools

Summary

Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences is a public charter high school in Portland, Maine, serving 373 students in grades 9-12. This standout school consistently ranks among the top high schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and exceptional student outcomes that exceed state averages.

Baxter Academy has demonstrated consistently high performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that significantly outpace the state averages. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 67.86% in ELA, 63.95% in Math, and 62.07% in Science, compared to the state averages of 63.84%, 49.38%, and 36.18%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, including strong performance across female, male, white, special education, and low-income students, is a testament to its commitment to equity and excellence.

Compared to nearby public high schools, such as Westbrook High School, Deering High School, and Portland High School, Baxter Academy's performance is significantly stronger, with higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and a more affordable access for students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's proximity to other high-performing institutions, like Falmouth High School and Scarborough High School, suggests a thriving educational ecosystem in the Portland metropolitan area.

384

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,793

Per pupil spending ?

20.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

185 Lancaster Street
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 699-5500

District: Baxter Academy for Technology and Science

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Two or more races:

4.7%

African American:

4.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 95th percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Maine average (65% vs 53% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Maine high schools

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Maine average (86%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg65%

Maine avg53%

14^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 12% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

22^nd of 176Baxter Academy for Technology and Science 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	79.9	14 of 119	88.2%	★★★★☆
2024	80.3	10 of 121	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	1 of 123	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	87.8	5 of 98	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	92.0	11 of 114	90.4%	★★★★★
2018	93.3	9 of 114	92.1%	★★★★★
2017	97.9	4 of 111	96.4%	★★★★★
2016	88.8	12 of 111	89.2%	★★★★★
2015	78.9	5 of 98	94.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2019	84.5	13 of 92	85.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	76.0	16 of 108	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	99.9	1 of 76	98.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	77.0	10 of 108	90.7%	★★★★★
2019	61.5	32 of 92	65.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	93.6	3 of 57	94.7%	★★★★★
2019	96.2	2 of 20	90.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	79.2	11 of 57	80.7%	★★★★☆

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 (2025)95th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)91st percentile+3 vs school

Female (2019)86th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)85th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)81st percentile-8 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+4 vs state

Mathematics64%+15 vs state

Science62%+26 vs state

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Schools Near Baxter Academy for Technical & 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 (2025)
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
Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences	Public, Charter	9-12	185 Lancaster Street	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Baxter Academy for Technology and Science	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 699-5500	384	27	14.1	20.1%	335 (87.2%)	16 (4.2%)	6 (1.6%)	9 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	79.9	14^th of 119 public high schools	88.2%		80.3	10^th of 121 public high schools	91.7%	4	67.9	64.0	62.1	$13,793
Portland High School	Public	9-12	284 Cumberland AV	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8250	912	63	14.4	53.1%	420 (46.1%)	281 (30.8%)	113 (12.4%)	36 (3.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (6.5%)	25.9	90^th of 119 public high schools	24.4%		22.4	95^th of 121 public high schools	21.5%	5	41.7	46.4	30.7	$18,478
Deering High School	Public	9-12	370 Stevens Avenue	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8260	850	68	12.4	65.8%	339 (39.9%)	306 (36.0%)	108 (12.7%)	43 (5.1%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.6%)	24.6	91^st of 119 public high schools	23.5%		6.9	118^th of 121 public high schools	2.5%	27	48.0	40.4	33.3	$20,562
South Portland High School	Public	9-12	637 Highland Avenue	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 767-3266	928	81	11.5	42.8%	593 (63.9%)	176 (19.0%)	76 (8.2%)	28 (3.0%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (5.6%)	57.6	25^th of 119 public high schools	79.0%		48.2	48^th of 121 public high schools	60.3%	23	68.9	55.6	33.9	$22,919
Arthur R. Gould School--LCYDC	Public	7-12	675 Westbrook Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	Arthur R. Gould School--LCYDC	No	No	No	No	(207) 822-2660	16	11	1.4	68.8%	13 (81.3%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)								(n/a)
Casco Bay High School	Public	9-12	196 Allen Avenue	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8160	379	29	13.1	53.8%	195 (51.5%)	107 (28.2%)	31 (8.2%)	24 (6.3%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (4.7%)	40.9	56^th of 119 public high schools	52.9%		31.4	79^th of 121 public high schools	34.7%	23	58.6	54.7	27.7	$17,696
Maine Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	600 Southborough Dr.	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	Maine Connections Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(207) 805-3254	504	27	18.6	51.6%	446 (88.5%)	15 (3.0%)	10 (2.0%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (5.2%)	38.4	62^nd of 119 public high schools	47.9%		53.8	36^th of 121 public high schools	70.2%	26	64.2	28.8	40.2	$24,737
Westbrook High School	Public	9-12	125 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 854-0810	719	60	12.0	63.1%	434 (60.4%)	167 (23.2%)	44 (6.1%)	36 (5.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.0%)	35.5	71^st of 119 public high schools	40.3%		18.2	103^rd of 121 public high schools	14.9%	32	54.8	50.3	31.0	$20,650
Cape Elizabeth High School	Public	9-12	345 Ocean House Road	Cape Elizabeth	04107	Cumberland County	Cape Elizabeth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 799-3309	471	45	10.4	9.8%	419 (89.0%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.7%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.6%)	98.4	1^st of 119 public high schools	99.2%		94.4	2^nd of 121 public high schools	98.3%	1	90.6	91.5	63.6	$28,608
Falmouth High School	Public	9-12	74 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 781-7429	669	67	9.9	7.2%	597 (89.2%)	12 (1.8%)	13 (1.9%)	40 (6.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	94.2	3^rd of 119 public high schools	97.5%		91.9	3^rd of 121 public high schools	97.5%		86.9	77.1	55.2	$26,833

Frequently Asked Questions about Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences

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Is Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences a good school?

Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences ranks 14^th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences?

Students at Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences?

In the 2024-25 school year, 384 students attended Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences.

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