Very Good
#76 of 542 schools in ME
Top 14% in state
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences
High School · Baxter Academy for Technology and Science · Portland, ME
A Baxter Academy for Technology and Science charter high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
185 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 33 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,762/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,726
Median home value
$600,600
Median rent
$1,457/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
22.6%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 968 | Compare → |
| Waynflete SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
| Cheverus High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 373 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Baxter Academy for Technology and Science
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,513NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences is listed in Baxter Academy for Technology and Science; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences is a public high school in Portland, ME, part of Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, serving approximately 373 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #76 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences
What grades does Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences serve?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences rank in ME?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences ranks #76 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences's MySchoolScout rating?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences a charter school?
Yes, Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences a Title I school?
No, Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences?
11.0% of students at Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Cumberland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (207) 699-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04101)
- 18,128
- Area average commute
- 19 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 04101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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