Serving 510 students in grades 7-12, Maine Connections Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Maine Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
510 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#76 out of 512 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Maine Connections Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Connections Academy's ranking?
Maine Connections Academy is ranked #76 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maine.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maine Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Maine Connections Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Maine Connections Academy?
510 students attend Maine Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Maine Connections Academy students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maine Connections Academy?
Maine Connections Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maine Connections Academy offer ?
Maine Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Maine Connections Academy part of?
Maine Connections Academy is part of Maine Connections Academy School District.
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