Serving 504 students in grades 7-12, Maine Connections Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maine Connections Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Maine Connections Academy's student population of 504 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
504 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Maine Connections Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maine Connections Academy is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#283 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
3%
5%
White
89%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #283 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% 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?
504 students attend Maine Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Maine Connections Academy students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maine Connections Academy?
Maine Connections Academy has a student ration of 19:1, 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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