Excellent
#20 of 542 schools in ME
Top 4% in state
Maine Arts Academy School
High School · Maine Arts Academy · Augusta, ME
A charter high school in Augusta, ME where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 Cony Road, Augusta, ME 04330
- Math 95% proficient (2022)
- Reading 95% proficient (2022)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Maine Arts Academy School score 95% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 82%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ME average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2016–2022), then recovered 51 points since 2019, reaching 95% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from ME state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Maine Arts Academy School 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 15Car-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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ConyEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 677 | Compare → |
| Maine Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | 7–12 | 1.5 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Spurwink-chelseaPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 3–12 | 2.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Hall-dale Middle and High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–12 | 3.4 mi | 476 | 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.
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.
Maine Arts Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,613NCES 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.
Maine Arts Academy School is listed in Maine Arts Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Maine Arts Academy School
Maine Arts Academy School is a public high school in Augusta, ME, part of Maine Arts Academy, serving approximately 237 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 542 schools in ME. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Maine Arts Academy School
What grades does Maine Arts Academy School serve?
Maine Arts Academy School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Maine Arts Academy School?
Maine Arts Academy School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine Arts Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine Arts Academy School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Maine Arts Academy School rank in ME?
Maine Arts Academy School ranks #20 of 542 schools in ME.
What is Maine Arts Academy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Maine Arts Academy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Maine Arts Academy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Maine Arts Academy School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Maine Arts Academy School a charter school?
Yes, Maine Arts Academy School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Maine Arts Academy School a Title I school?
No, Maine Arts Academy School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Maine Arts Academy School?
38.0% of students at Maine Arts Academy School 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
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kennebec County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (207) 480-7917
- 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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