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#445 of 542 schools in ME

Cony

High School · Augusta Public Schools · Augusta, ME

An Augusta Public Schools high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

60 Pierce Drive, Augusta, ME 04330

  • Math 77% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 77% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)83% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$16,789
Chronic Absenteeism51.3%

Students at Cony score 77% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 83%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.

Math Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency77%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
77%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

36.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cony 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,341/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Augusta), 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

$55,158

Median home value

$197,600

Median rent

$912/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

63.5%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maine Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.07–121.0 mi442Compare →
Maine Arts Academy SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.69–121.2 mi237Compare →
Spurwink-chelseaPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–124.0 mi26Compare →
Hall-dale Middle and High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.96–124.1 mi476Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Augusta Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$16,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cony is listed in Augusta Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cony

Cony is a public high school in Augusta, ME, part of Augusta Public Schools, serving approximately 677 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #445 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cony

What grades does Cony serve?

Cony serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cony?

Cony has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cony?

The student-teacher ratio at Cony is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cony rank in ME?

Cony ranks #445 of 542 schools in ME.

What is Cony's MySchoolScout rating?

Cony has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Cony?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cony has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cony a charter school?

No, Cony is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cony a Title I school?

No, Cony is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cony?

36.9% of students at Cony 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
677
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Kennebec County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 04330)
26,517
Area average commute
18.4 min
Area median age
43.5
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 04330; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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