Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences

Baxter Academy for Technology and Science

Charter School 384 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Baxter Academy for Technology and Sciences is a public charter high school located in downtown Portland, Maine, distinguished by its rigorous, project-based curriculum. With a central mission to prepare students for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields, the school integrates traditional academic subjects with hands-on, real-world applications. Students are encouraged to engage in "passion projects" that allow them to solve complex problems and develop practical skills, often collaborating with local industry experts and community partners.

The school is noted for its unique urban campus environment, which fosters a culture of innovation, critical thinking, and collaborative learning. By emphasizing a high level of student agency and autonomy, Baxter Academy aims to cultivate graduates who are not only academically proficient but also adaptive, creative, and ready to navigate the evolving challenges of the 21st-century workforce. Through its focus on inquiry-based education, the academy provides a distinct alternative to traditional high school models in the region.

384

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	6
Black	16
Asian	9
Two or More	18

White
335 (87.2%)
Two or More
18 (4.7%)
Black
16 (4.2%)
Asian
9 (2.3%)
Hispanic
6 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Baxter Academy for Technology and Science
Phone:	(207)699-5500
Website:	http://baxter-academy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	384
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 94

Grade 10 105

Grade 11 96

Grade 12 89