Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences

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Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences

Charter High School | Grade 9-12
185 Lancaster St,  Portland, ME
West Bayside Neighborhood
3.7
370 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A+
Teachers
C
College Prep
C-
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C
Clubs and Activities
B
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
600
Verbal
620
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
28
Reading
23
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

9
Equity
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Test Scores

Science
65.6%
State Average
36.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
195:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.9%
Female
41.1%
White
87.2%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black
4.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Hispanic
1.6%

School Rankings

#2 Best Public HS Teachers in Maine
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Maine 86 Students
University of Southern Maine 80 Students
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 44 Students
University of New England 39 Students
Bowdoin College 39 Students
Boston University 38 Students
University of Vermont 36 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 36 Students
Bates College 33 Students
Wentworth Institute of Technology 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 29 Students
Mechanical Engineering 25 Students
Biology 23 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Business 17 Students
Engineering 15 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 14 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 13 Students
Creative Writing 12 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 36 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/16/2021
It was amazing. Although my senior year was completely online and I spent most of my time in college classes, I did not participate that much.
4.0 Senior
2/10/2021
Baxter Academy is overall a great school to attend. Over the past few years, it experienced some staff and board issues, but everything seems to be resolved now.
4.0 Junior
4/22/2020
I enjoyed my time at Baxter Academy because the grading system and teachers let me pursue the subjects I enjoyed at my own pace. The teachers are wonderful, and I absolutely adore them. They always will look out for you, and try to do everything they can for you. Academics-wise, Baxter is relatively rigorous, depending on how you spend your time. It is pretty much all about how you spend your time.
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Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences

Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences is a charter school for students in grades 9-12 located at 185 Lancaster St in Portland, ME. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 370 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 90% are proficient in reading. Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B-. The average GPA is 3.64, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $585,125. Discover additional schools in the area, like Portland High School, Deering High School, Cheverus High School, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences.

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