Maine Virtual Academy

Q: Is Maine Virtual Academy a good school?

Maine Virtual Academy ranks 86 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maine Virtual Academy is a public charter high school serving grades 7-12 in Augusta, Maine, with a student population of 438 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school has a diverse racial makeup, with 85.84% of students identifying as White, 7.31% as Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Maine Virtual Academy has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 69.7% in 2020-2021 to 100% in 2022-2023, which is a notable achievement and sets the school apart from many of the nearby traditional public high schools, such as Waterville Senior High School and Messalonskee High School, which have lower graduation rates. The school has also shown strong academic performance in English Language Arts, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better (57.56%) compared to the state average (64.63%) in 2022-2023. However, the school's math proficiency (28.9%) is lower than the state average (48.68%).

Maine Virtual Academy has seen a significant decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 10.5% in 2020-2021 to just 2% in 2022-2023, which is a remarkable improvement and suggests the school has been effective in engaging its students. The school also serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 52.28% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the rates at many of the nearby traditional public high schools, such as Winthrop High School and Maranacook Community High School. While Maine Virtual Academy's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent, and it may be worth investigating the factors contributing to these changes.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 7-12

6 East Chestnut Street
Augusta, ME 04330

(207) 613-8900

District: Maine Virtual Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
86^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,334

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 442

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

6.8%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maine Virtual Academy ranks worse than 69.9% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.44. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Maine Virtual 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 (85.7%), Hispanic (6.8%), two or more races (5.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Maine Virtual Academy is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Maine Virtual Academy employs 33.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Maine Virtual Academy is $11,334.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Maine Virtual Academy 86^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Maine Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Maine Virtual Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Maine Virtual Academy 141^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Maine Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all students at Maine Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	30.37	79^th	111	28.8%
2017	32.45	76^th	111	31.5%
2018	14.68	102^nd	114	10.5%
2019	18.64	103^rd	114	9.6%
2021	70.97	41^st	82	50.0%
2022	66.31	30^th	98	69.4%
2023	29.44	86^th	123	30.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maine Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.77	35^th	76	53.9%
2021	73.00	7^th	13	46.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Maine Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.84	85^th	92	7.6%
2021	80.35	5^th	22	77.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Maine Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.76	49^th	92	46.7%
2021	60.87	13^th	22	40.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Maine Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	257	9	0	2	3	0	10	281
2017	316	4	2	3	2	0	27	354
2018	353	4	3	6	5	0	19	390
2019	364	1	4	2	7	0	17	395
2020	360	6	1	7	9	1	12	396
2021	383	10	1	12	6	1	17	430
2022	380	4	2	24	6	0	21	437
2023	376	0	2	32	6	0	22	438
2024	379	3	1	30	4	0	25	442

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 Maine Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	281	9.0	31.2	67.3
2017	354	11.3	31.3	33.9
2018	390	15.8	24.6	62.1
2019	395	22.3	17.7	57.5
2020	396	22.3	17.7	56.1
2021	430	26.3	16.3	56
2022	437	29.1	15.0	54.2
2023	438	33.5	13.0	52.3
2024	442	33.5	13.1	53.6

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 Maine Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	281	9.0	31.2	67.3
2017	354	11.3	31.3	33.9
2018	390	15.8	24.6	62.1
2019	395	22.3	17.7	57.5
2020	396	22.3	17.7	56.1
2021	430	26.3	16.3	56
2022	437	29.1	15.0	54.2
2023	438	33.5	13.0	52.3
2024	442	33.5	13.1	53.6

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 Maine Virtual Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$7,820
2019	$9,341
2020	$10,744
2021	$10,938
2022	$10,625
2023	$11,334

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Maine Virtual Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 114 High schools	Ranks 86^th of 123 High schools	20.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine Virtual Academy)	45.1	84.9	39.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine Virtual Academy)	45.1	84.9	39.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine Virtual Academy)	16.2	86.9	70.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine Virtual Academy)	16.2	86.9	70.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%
All Grades Science (Maine Virtual Academy)	46.3	57.5	11.2%
All Grades Science (Maine Virtual Academy)	46.3	57.5	11.2%
All Grades Science (Maine)	60	37	23%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	395	438	10.9%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	7	6	14.3%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	2	32	1500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	364	376	3.3%
Two or More Races	17	22	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.5%	52.3%	5.2%

Schools Near Maine Virtual 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
Maine Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	6 East Chestnut Street	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Maine Virtual Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(207) 613-8900	442	34	13.1	53.6%	379 (85.7%)	3 (0.7%)	30 (6.8%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.7%)	29.4	86^th of 123 public high schools	30.1%		66.3	30^th of 98 public high schools	69.4%	56	57.6	28.9	38.0	$11,334
Cony	Public	9-12	60 Pierce Drive	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Augusta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 626-2460	677	43	15.6	36.9%	617 (91.1%)	9 (1.3%)	17 (2.5%)	11 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.2%)	21.2	103^rd of 123 public high schools	16.3%		18.9	91^st of 98 public high schools	7.1%	12	54.3	36.0	27.4	$14,537
Maine Arts Academy School	Public, Charter	9-12	310 Cony Road	Augusta	04330	Kennebec County	Maine Arts Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 480-7917	237	20	12.0	38.0%	209 (88.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.2%)	54.2	35^th of 123 public high schools	71.5%					(n/a)	79.4	31.2	39.6	$11,742
Hall-Dale Middle and High School	Public	6-12	97 Maple ST	Farmingdale	04344	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 622-6211	476	42	11.4	32.1%	434 (91.2%)	7 (1.5%)	10 (2.1%)	12 (2.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.3%)	59.5	29^th of 123 public high schools	76.4%		59.5	44^th of 98 public high schools	55.1%	15	72.9	42.4	46.0	$16,910
Gardiner Area High School	Public	9-12	40 West Hill Road	Gardiner	04345	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 11/Maine School Admin District 11	No	No	No	No	(207) 582-3150	582	49	12.0	39.9%	545 (93.6%)	8 (1.4%)	17 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.9%)	35.7	75^th of 123 public high schools	39.0%		48.8	60^th of 98 public high schools	38.8%	15	60.2	41.4	32.9	$16,283
Winthrop High School	Public	9-12	211 Rambler Road	Winthrop	04364	Kennebec County	Winthrop Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 377-2228	232	21	11.1	26.7%	207 (89.2%)	13 (5.6%)	8 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	57.6	31^st of 123 public high schools	74.8%		55.8	53^rd of 98 public high schools	45.9%	22	66.7	46.9	46.3	$20,704
Maranacook Community High School	Public	9-12	2250 Millard Harrison Drive	Readfield	04355	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 38	No	No	No	No	(207) 685-4923	370	34	10.8	17.0%	353 (95.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	45.3	47^th of 123 public high schools	61.8%		51.2	58^th of 98 public high schools	40.8%	11	62.1	46.3	36.6	$18,453
Monmouth Academy	Public	9-12	96 Academy Road	Monmouth	04259	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 02	No	No	No	No	(207) 933-4416	188	17	10.9	31.9%	171 (91.0%)	2 (1.1%)	11 (5.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	52.3	38^th of 123 public high schools	69.1%					(n/a)	65.8	36.8	48.7	$19,892
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Maine Virtual Academy

Is Maine Virtual Academy a good school?

Maine Virtual Academy ranks 86^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Maine Virtual Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 442 students attended Maine Virtual Academy.

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What is the racial makeup of Maine Virtual Academy?

Students at Maine Virtual Academy are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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