Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences 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 70-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 50-59% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences's student population of 194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 53% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#321 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-59%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences's ranking?
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences is ranked #321 out of 512 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences?
The graduation rate of Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences is 50-59%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences?
194 students attend Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences?
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences offer ?
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences part of?
Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences is part of Maine Academy Of Natural Sciences School District.
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