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Ecology Learning Center

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Ecology Learning Center ranks 49 th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 9-12

49^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 119 Maine High Schools

Better than 59% of Maine high schools

Summary

Ecology Learning Center is a public charter high school located in Unity, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 105 students. The school is part of the Ecology Learning Center District, which is ranked 70 out of 176 districts in Maine and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Ecology Learning Center has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 13th out of 121 Maine high schools in 2023-2024 (rated 5 stars) to 63rd out of 123 in 2022-2023 (rated 3 stars), suggesting inconsistent performance compared to other Maine high schools. The school has also had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.4% to 43.4% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. While the school's English Language Arts proficiency rate was higher than the state average in 2023-2024, its proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science have generally been lower than the state averages.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Messalonskee High School, Nokomis Regional High School, and Waterville Senior High School, Ecology Learning Center's performance has been mixed, with the school outperforming some in certain metrics but underperforming in others, particularly in test scores and chronic absenteeism. The school's fluctuating free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 14.29% to 38%, suggest it serves a diverse student population in terms of socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present both opportunities and challenges for the school.

120

Students ?

12.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,951

Per pupil spending ?

35.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

230 Main Street
Unity, ME 04988

(207) 230-9275

District: Ecology Learning Center

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

African American:

1.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 49th percentile in 2023 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 10 percentile points since 2023

✓Above the Maine median (59th percentile)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Maine average (47% vs 53% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Maine avg53%

49^th of 119

Maine public high schools ?

Top 41%▲ up 10 pts since 2023

From bottom 49% (2023) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

70^th of 176Ecology Learning Center 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	43.2	49 of 119	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	73.3	13 of 121	89.3%	★★★★★
2023	40.4	63 of 123	48.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Maine percentile	Rating
2025	25.8	40 of 57	29.8%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2025)30th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Maine (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts58%-6 vs state

Mathematics42%-7 vs state

Science42%+5 vs state

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021

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Schools Near Ecology Learning Center

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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
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
Mt View High School	Public	9-12	577 Mount View Road	Thorndike	04986	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 03/Maine School Admin District 03	No	No	No	No	(207) 568-3255	271	23	11.6	64.6%	251 (92.6%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (3.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	33	77^th of 119 public high schools	35.3%		38.8	66^th of 121 public high schools	45.5%	11	53.1	40.0	36.1	$24,239
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
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
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
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
Nokomis Regional High School	Public	9-12	291 Williams Road Suite 2	Newport	04953	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	No	(207) 368-4354	610	46	13.3	51.3%	559 (91.6%)	3 (0.5%)	20 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	25 (4.1%)	16.6	105^th of 119 public high schools	11.8%		20.9	99^th of 121 public high schools	18.2%	6	51.9	38.5	20.3	$19,608
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ecology Learning Center

Is Ecology Learning Center a good school?

Ecology Learning Center ranks 49^th of 119 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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How many students attend Ecology Learning Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 120 students attended Ecology Learning Center.

What is the racial makeup of Ecology Learning Center?

Students at Ecology Learning Center are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Not Specified.

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