Enrollment
245
Maine · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Augusta, ME
Maine Arts Academy School
Federal NCES profile for Maine Arts Academy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231483223155Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maine Arts Academy School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Augusta · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Maine
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Maine Arts Academy School has class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maine Arts Academy School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Augusta, ME.
School address
District: Maine Arts Academy · Maine
NCES ID 231483223155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 11.1:1 Maine avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.1%
vs 34.0% Maine avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maine Arts Academy School compares with Maine and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maine Arts Academy School
Maine Arts Academy School is a mid-sized charter high school in Augusta, Maine, enrolling 245 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 99% of Maine schools and 58% above the 11.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 245 students, its enrollment sits close to the Maine median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 569 Maine schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 144 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Maine schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Maine Arts Academy spends $12,249 per pupil, 39% below the Maine average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Augusta's high schools, it stands alongside Cony (662 students): Maine Arts Academy School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 15:1).
Maine Arts Academy is a single-school charter district, so Maine Arts Academy School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maine Arts Academy School compares
Maine Arts Academy School on the metrics families compare, against Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 58% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 32% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 245 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
245
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 99% in Maine - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,083
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Maine Arts Academy School is about as mixed as the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maine Arts Academy, which includes Maine Arts Academy School.
$12,249
Per student
-39%
vs Maine
Avg $20,083
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.4%
State 83.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar high schools in Augusta
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Maine, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~245 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maine Arts Academy School
How many students attend Maine Arts Academy School?
Maine Arts Academy School has 245 students enrolled. It is a high school in Augusta, ME.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maine Arts Academy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maine Arts Academy School is 17.5:1, which is 58% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Maine Arts Academy School?
23.1% of students at Maine Arts Academy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maine Arts Academy School?
The largest demographic group at Maine Arts Academy School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Augusta, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maine Arts Academy School?
Maine Arts Academy School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maine Arts Academy School rank among public schools in Augusta?
By Resource Investment Index, Maine Arts Academy School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Augusta, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Augusta on the city page.
Is Maine Arts Academy School a good school?
Maine Arts Academy School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maine schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Maine Arts Academy?
None; Maine Arts Academy is a single-school charter district, and Maine Arts Academy School is its only campus.
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