Summary:
The Maine Academy of Natural Sciences is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Hinckley, Maine. As the only school in the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences District, it has a total enrollment of 173 students and is ranked 44 out of 177 districts in the state.
The school stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 92.49% white students, 4.05% Hispanic, 1.16% Native American, and 1.73% two or more races. Additionally, the school's performance has improved significantly, with its School Digger ranking rising from 0 stars in 2018-2019 to 4 stars out of 5 in the most recent 2022-2023 school year. However, the school faces challenges, including a 60.7% four-year graduation rate, a high chronic absenteeism rate of 45.1%, and a large percentage (60.69%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite these challenges, the Maine Academy of Natural Sciences appears to be making progress in recent years, with a diverse student body and a focus on improving its performance. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 9.7 is a positive factor, and the school's leadership and initiatives may have contributed to the dramatic improvement in its School Digger ranking. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and the economic challenges faced by many students could be crucial for the school's continued success and growth.
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