A
Very Good
90/100

Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School Charter School
📍 185 Lancaster Street, Portland, ME 04101
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 82% · Math 42% proficient · 90th percentile in Maine
Graduation
A
92% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Maine for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Maine schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

90
Repit Score
out of 100
373
Students
enrolled
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%90/100reading 96th percentile, math 84th percentile among Maine high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%80/10092% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 18% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Maine schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +19 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Maine. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency82% (+26 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+5 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate92% (+6 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Maine state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White82%37%reading +26 pts, math +5 pts90th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 185 Lancaster Street
City Portland
ZIP Code 04101
District 2314812
NCES School ID 231481223141
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 04101

Understanding the community around Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,513
Per Capita Income $53,206
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.6%
High School or Higher 92.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $575,900
Median Rent $1,348
Owner-Occupied 21.9%
Renter-Occupied 78.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 59.5%
Female 40.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.8%
Black 4.3%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Asian 3.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 373
Teachers (FTE) 24.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences has 373 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences serve?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences receive per student?
Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences receives $13,070 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences in 04101 ▼
Avg Home Value
$657,586
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,382
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
78.1%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026