Overman Academy

Summary:

Overman Academy is a public charter high school located in Skowhegan, Maine, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 163 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54, which is ranked 175 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overman Academy's academic performance is significantly lower than the state and surrounding school averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, only 43.08% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 17.74% in Mathematics, and 16.98% in Science, compared to the state averages of 64.63%, 48.68%, and 36.36%, respectively. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 53.8%, which is much higher than the surrounding schools and the state average. Overman Academy's four-year graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year was 80.0%, lower than the surrounding schools and the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools such as Winslow High School, Waterville Senior High School, and Messalonskee High School, Overman Academy consistently performs worse academically and has lower graduation rates and higher chronic absenteeism. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.93%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-12

78 Water Street Suite 2
Skowhegan, ME 04976

(207) 858-1600

District: Community Regional Charter School

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,684

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 169

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Hispanic:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Overman Academy ranks worse than 100% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.2. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Overman Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overman Academy is 14.5. (See more...)

Compare Overman Academy employs 11.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Overman Academy is $12,684.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Overman Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Overman Academy 123^rd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Overman Academy in the ranking list.)

Community Regional Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Regional Charter School 175^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Overman Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	4.20	123^rd	123	0.0%

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Overman Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2018	37	1	0	1	0	2	41
2019	86	1	1	4	0	2	94
2020	114	1	2	3	0	4	124
2021	144	1	0	5	0	5	155
2022	159	1	0	3	0	3	166
2023	158	0	0	1	1	3	163
2024	159	0	0	4	0	6	169

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Overman Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	41	2.6	15.7	63.4
2019	94	5.5	17.0	62.8
2020	124	6.3	19.6	69.4
2021	155	9.3	16.6	64.5
2022	166	9.8	16.9	58.4
2023	163	11.2	14.5	65.6
2024	169	11.6	14.5	63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Overman Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	41	2.6	15.7	63.4
2019	94	5.5	17.0	62.8
2020	124	6.3	19.6	69.4
2021	155	9.3	16.6	64.5
2022	166	9.8	16.9	58.4
2023	163	11.2	14.5	65.6
2024	169	11.6	14.5	63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Overman Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$44,352
2019	$11,184
2020	$10,256
2021	$10,312
2022	$12,281
2023	$12,684

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Overman Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	94	163	73.4%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	4	1	75%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	86	158	83.7%
Two or More Races	2	3	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.8%	65.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Overman Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Overman Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	78 Water Street Suite 2	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 858-1600	169	12	14.5	63.3%	159 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	4.2	123^rd of 123 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)	43.1	17.7	17.0	$12,684
Skowhegan Area High School	Public	9-12	61 Academy Circle	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	No	(207) 474-5511	702	52	13.5	59.5%	652 (92.9%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.6%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.8%)	40.9	62^nd of 123 public high schools	49.6%		62.1	37^th of 98 public high schools	62.2%	25	58.7	40.3	40.5	$16,225
Madison Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	486 Main Street	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-3395	239	26	9.1	56.9%	229 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences	Public, Charter	9-12	13 Easler Road	Hinckley	04944	Somerset County	Maine Academy of Natural Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 238-4100	194	20	9.9	68.0%	183 (94.3%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	55.3	32^nd of 123 public high schools	74.0%		39.8	73^rd of 98 public high schools	25.5%	41	73.5	35.3	42.9	$16,063
Carrabec High School	Public	9-12	160 N Main St	North Anson	04958	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	No	(207) 635-2296	191	17	11.5	56.5%	184 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	28.7	88^th of 123 public high schools	28.5%					(n/a)	45.7	37.0	40.9	$22,441
Lawrence High School	Public	9-12	9 School Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	No	(207) 453-4200	553	42	13.3	42.1%	523 (94.6%)	4 (0.7%)	14 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	28.7	87^th of 123 public high schools	29.3%		44.6	69^th of 98 public high schools	29.6%	18	51.5	45.4	31.2	$14,742
Messalonskee High School	Public	9-12	131 Messalonskee High Drive	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 465-7381	716	48	14.9	25.6%	668 (93.3%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.5%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.7%)	65.2	22^nd of 123 public high schools	82.1%		61.8	38^th of 98 public high schools	61.2%	16	65.4	55.4	45.4	$14,950
Waterville Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Brooklyn Ave	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 873-2751	502	42	11.8	46.4%	415 (82.7%)	5 (1.0%)	33 (6.6%)	6 (1.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.8%)	42.1	58^th of 123 public high schools	52.8%		36.7	74^th of 98 public high schools	24.5%	16	58.0	44.3	39.5	$17,610
Winslow High School	Public	9-12	20 Danielson St	Winslow	04901	Kennebec County	Winslow Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 872-1990	372	31	12.0	38.4%	340 (91.4%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.3%)	52.3	37^th of 123 public high schools	69.9%		51.7	57^th of 98 public high schools	41.8%	20	70.4	38.3	40.7	$20,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Overman Academy

What district is Overman Academy in?

Community Regional Charter School

Is Overman Academy a good school?

Overman Academy ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Maine high schools.

How many students attend Overman Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 169 students attended Overman Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Overman Academy?

Students at Overman Academy are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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