Very Good
#126 of 542 schools in ME
Top 23% in state
Hampden Academy
High School · Rsu 22 · Hampden, ME
A Rsu 22 high school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
89 Western Avenue, Hampden, ME 04444
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 92% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hampden Academy score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 87%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 40 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
21.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hampden Academy 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hampden), 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
$102,922
Median home value
$270,900
Median rent
$1,019/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 04444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in RSU 22
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Rsu 22
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hampden Academy is listed in RSU 22; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hampden Academy
Hampden Academy is a public high school in Hampden, ME, part of Rsu 22, serving approximately 761 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hampden Academy
What grades does Hampden Academy serve?
Hampden Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hampden Academy?
Hampden Academy has an enrollment of approximately 761 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Academy is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hampden Academy rank in ME?
Hampden Academy ranks #126 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Hampden Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hampden Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Hampden Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hampden Academy has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Hampden Academy a charter school?
No, Hampden Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hampden Academy a Title I school?
No, Hampden Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hampden Academy?
21.3% of students at Hampden Academy 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
- 761
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Penobscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (207) 862-3791
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 04444)
- 9,322
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 04444; 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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