Welcome Prospective Students & Families!

We are a STEM-focused college preparatory public high school in downtown Portland that is FREE to Maine students. Our project based learning has included award winning robotics, genetics, ocean plastics, design, and chess. We encourage students to pursue their academic passion.
We welcome students from all backgrounds and are proud to help our entire community succeed with our innovative pedagogy. We solve complex, real-world problems in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Join us.

Baxter Academy offers: an adventure every day - in the classroom or by van visiting leading educational, industry and community institutions. Our program is unique!

  • A 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 regularly.

  • The support system to create a post-high school plan. Whether it is 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. Call with questions at 207-712-0508.

Click here to rsvp for a campus tour

Apply today:

Applications to join us for the 2025-2026 school year will open on December 1st.

Current 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students can apply to transfer in to any available seats for the Spring semester below.

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.