For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,356 students in Augusta, ME.
The top ranked public high schools in Augusta, ME are Maine Arts Academy School, Maine Virtual Academy and Cony. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, ME public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 82% statewide average). High schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Maine public high schools.
Augusta, ME public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Maine average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maine Virtual Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Maine or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high school average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Augusta, ME (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maine Arts Academy School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Cony Road
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 480-7917
Gr: 9-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Maine Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 613-8900
Gr: 7-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Cony
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Pierce Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 677 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Augusta, Maine Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Malta Street
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2490
Gr: 7-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Augusta, ME?
The top ranked public high schools in Augusta, ME include Maine Arts Academy School, Maine Virtual Academy and Cony.
How many public high schools are located in Augusta?
3 public high schools are located in Augusta.
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public high schools average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Augusta are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Augusta include: Maine Arts Academy School vs. Cony
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