At a glance
Reported students
245
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Maine high enrollment
35th percentile
Compared with 115 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
245
Maine Arts Academy School: 245 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
14.4:1 reported; state peer median 12:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Maine Arts Academy School
Maine Arts Academy School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Augusta. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Maine Arts Academy. NCES reports 245 students for 2024–25.
Among 115 high schools in Maine with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 396 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 35th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, above the Maine median of 12:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.4%) and multiracial (5.3%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Maine Arts Academy School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 40.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.4%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black0%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Maine Arts Academy School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Farrington School Elementary · Augusta Public Schools | KG–06 | 306 | 0.7 mi |
| Capital Area Technical Center Other · Augusta Public Schools | Not reported | — | 1.1 mi |
| Cony High · Augusta Public Schools | 09–12 | 662 | 1.2 mi |
| Maine Virtual Academy High · Charter · Maine Virtual Academy | 07–12 | 475 | 1.5 mi |
| Hall-Dale Middle and High School High · Rsu 02 | 06–12 | 496 | 3.4 mi |
| Gardiner Area High School High · Rsu 11/Msad 11 | 09–12 | 565 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maine Arts Academy School
What grades does Maine Arts Academy School serve?
Maine Arts Academy School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Maine Arts Academy.
How many students attend Maine Arts Academy School?
Maine Arts Academy School reported 245 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 35th percentile among 115 Maine high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 213 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maine Arts Academy School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 245 students and 17 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Maine median for the same school level is 12:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maine Arts Academy School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maine Arts Academy School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Maine Arts Academy School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
40.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Maine Arts Academy School in?
Maine Arts Academy School is part of Maine Arts Academy, based in Augusta, ME, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maine Arts Academy School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Farrington School (0.7 mi), Capital Area Technical Center (1.1 mi), Cony (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.