Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences

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
15:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
90%
Reading Proficiency
90%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
95%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
90%
Math Proficiency
90%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
590
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
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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
60%
Female
40%
White
88.5%
Black
3.7%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.8%
Two or more races
2.3%

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 82 Students
University of Southern Maine 75 Students
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 39 Students
Bowdoin College 38 Students
University of Vermont 36 Students
Boston University 34 Students
University of New England 32 Students
University of Maine at Farmington 29 Students
Bates College 29 Students
Wentworth Institute of Technology 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 28 Students
Mechanical Engineering 21 Students
Biology 20 Students
Business 18 Students
Computer Science 18 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 11 Students
Marine Biology and Oceanography 11 Students
Chemistry 8 Students
Arts 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 46 Reviews
3.0 Alum
11/29/2022
Baxter Academy had amazing teachers when I attended between 2018-2021. The administration has gone through constant fluctuation over the last few years, which forced many of my favorite teachers to leave. I hope the new administration focuses on students' needs and teacher accommodations because the teacher-student relationship at Baxter was one of the best parts of attending.
4.0 Alum
11/8/2022
It is a good school. Quite a few of the original teachers and staff have moved on to other things, so I cannot quite attest to the quality of the current staff. But if the faculty is being chosen with the same focus on quality that the original staff was, I am sure it is still a wonderful school.
3.0 Senior
3/28/2021
NOT a college prep school in the slightest. ran out of classes to take midway through my junior year.
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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 15:1. 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 3.63, the graduation rate is 95%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $590,812. 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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