Prospective Families
We are a STEM-focused college preparatory public high school in downtown Portland that is FREE to Maine students.
We solve complex, real-world problems in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Join us.
Baxter Academy offers:
A project-based STEM curriculum emphasizing real-world problem solving, paired with a humanities program that connects ideas across disciplines and cultivates strong communication skills.
A creative, dynamic faculty that meets students where they are and challenges them to drive their education
Opportunity for students to learn by doing and learn from failure, through our Flex Friday program
A network of resources beyond the classroom. Students participate in job shadows, industry tours, internships, and real-world inquiries that connect them to professionals on a regular basis.
The support system to create a post-high school plan. Whether it be starting a business, entering a trade, or attending a secondary school.
Join Us for a Tour
Join our Baxter Academy Student Ambassadors on a campus tour. Tours will be offered most Thursday and Friday afternoons during the remainder of the school year. Tours run 45 minutes on average. If none of the regularly scheduled times work for your family, please contact our Enrollment Team at admissions@baxter-academy.org.
Click here to rsvp for a campus tour
Apply today:
Our regular enrollment period for Fall 2024 runs from December 1st at 9 AM to February 23rd at 4 PM. Applications received during this time will be entered into our lottery on February 28th. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis after the regular enrollment period ends.
Want to know more?
Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is a public charter high school that is free to attend and open to all Maine families. If you’d like to tour our school, you can sign up here.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Enrollment Manager Tyler Beaulieu:
Email: admissions@baxter-academy.org
Phone: (207) 699-5500 ext 409.