Serving 811 students in grades 9-12, Hampden Academy ranks in the top 10% 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 is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 811 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hampden Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hampden Academy's student population of 811 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
811 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hampden Academy ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampden Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampden Academy's ranking?
Hampden Academy is ranked #32 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Hampden Academy often compared to?
Hampden Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bangor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hampden Academy?
The graduation rate of Hampden Academy is 90-94%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hampden Academy?
811 students attend Hampden Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hampden Academy students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hampden Academy?
Hampden Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hampden Academy offer ?
Hampden Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hampden Academy part of?
Hampden Academy is part of RSU 22 School District.
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