Top Rankings
Maine Connections Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 504 students in Maine Connections Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public School in Maine Connections Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Maine public school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 90% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Maine public school average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
1 School
593 Schools
# Students
504 Students
166,401 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
15,177 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Maine Connections Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 182 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 55-59% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#103 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.28
% 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
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,647 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,739. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,212 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student (21-22)
$9,647
$21,739
Spending / Student (21-22)
$10,212
$21,327
Best Maine Connections Academy School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maine Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Southborough Dr., Suite 20
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 805-3254
Gr: 7-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maine Connections Academy School District?
Maine Connections Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 504 students.
What is the rank of Maine Connections Academy School District?
Maine Connections Academy School District is ranked #98 out of 182 school districts in Maine (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maine Connections Academy School District?
89% of Maine Connections Academy School District 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 School District?
Maine Connections Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Maine Connections Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,212 is less than the state median of $21,327. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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