Maine School of Science & Mathematics

Maine School of Science & Mathematics

Public High School | Grade 9-12
95 High St,  Limestone, ME
4.3
4.6
100 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1450
Average ACT Score
32
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.69
Graduation Rate
100%
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
C+
Sports
A-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.69
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
14
Part Time Teachers
4
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1450
Math
740
Verbal
700
Average ACT
32
Math
33
English
31
Reading
31
Science
33
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
89.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
99%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
64:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
White
76.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
8.8%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic
4.9%
Native American
1%
Black
1%
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School Rankings

#1 Best College Prep Public HS in Maine
#1 Best HS For Stem in Maine
#1 Best Public HS in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 63 Students
Bowdoin College 42 Students
Colby College 39 Students
Boston University 36 Students
Tufts University 36 Students
Northeastern University 33 Students
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 33 Students
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 32 Students
Bates College 27 Students
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 24 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Computer Science 28 Students
Biology 22 Students
Engineering 22 Students
Psychology 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Economics 12 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 11 Students
Mechanical Engineering 10 Students
Physics 10 Students
Mathematics 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 40 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/26/2024
Great school, really hard. That's about it. I met friends I'll keep for life and learned more than I would've anywhere else, but I also went through some of the darkest moments in my life. Not for everyone.
4.0 Senior
5/2/2023
The dorm experience is amazing, so nice to be able to live so close to all of your friends. The academics are very good, as are the teachers. The only thing I wish was different was the location, and that is a very common opinion of students here.
5.0 Freshman
1/14/2021
At MSSM the academics are demanding but if your willing to put in effort and communicate well with your teachers, good grades are achievable.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/19/2021
MSSM is an exceptional educational opportunity for young scholars. There are 15 other State-mandated residential schools nationwide similar to MSSM, and they all share a similar educational philosophy and reputation for excellence. Our child attends MSSM and loves it, and we have found the teachers,...
5.0 other
4/23/2017
I am a currently a Freshman at this school (class of 2020). This year has been my best school experience thus far. I have made so many new friends and met some amazing people who are just like me. The classes are EXTREMELY rigorous. Near the beginning of the year, I had a lot of issues with adjustin...
2.0 parent
7/13/2016
MSSM is in a turmoil. Residential life staff are on a power trip and punitive, and are not qualified. Some of the faculty are amazing. Many are below average and also have a punitive attitude toward the students. The kids form a very supportive community, and my child loves it there for that reason....
5.0 parent
1/27/2014
In addition to excellent academics at a level not found in public schools, the residential environment allows students to interact and develop creative ideas outside the classroom setting. Three of my children went there. The experience shaped them for life. Two are finishing PhDs and one is undergr...

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