High Schools in Maine Connections Academy

Maine Connections Academy is a public charter virtual high school serving grades 7-12 in Scarborough, Maine, with a total enrollment of 466 students.

As the only high school in the Maine Connections Academy district, it has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, ranking among the top high schools in Maine. In the 2022-2023 school year, Maine Connections Academy ranked 25th out of 123 high schools and maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students significantly outperform the state average on standardized tests, with 78.02% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.53% in Science, compared to the state averages of 64.63% and 36.36%, respectively. Additionally, the school boasts an impressive 89.5% four-year graduation rate, well above the state average.

While the student body is predominantly white (89.48%), Maine Connections Academy has a more diverse racial makeup compared to the state as a whole, with 2.36% African American, 1.93% Hispanic, 1.07% Asian, and 1.07% Native American students. The school also serves a significant population of students from lower-income households, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 40.77%, indicating it provides educational opportunities to a diverse socioeconomic community.