#2
in
National Rankings
|
Overall Score 99.99/100
#2
in
National Rankings
|
Overall Score 99.99/100
The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is a boarding school that aims to foster a community learning environment by offering small class sizes, extracurricular activities and work assignments. Students live in a dorm, separated into wings by gender. The curriculum at MSSM includes Advanced Placement courses in physics, English and statistics. During January Term, students can participate in internships, conduct research projects or expand upon in-class learning.
9-12
Grades
145
Total Enrollment
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
Maine School of Science and Mathematics is ranked #2 in the National Rankings. Schools are ranked on their performance on state-required tests, graduation and how well they prepare students for college. Read more about how we rank the Best High Schools.
All rankings:
99.99
Overall
This section shows how Maine School of Science and Mathematics ranked nationally in the five ranking factors out of the 17,245 ranked schools.
#1 (tie)
#71
#1 (tie)
#1 (tie)
#6,615
These counts and percentages of students and teachers are from data reported by schools to the government.
145
14%
18%
18
U.S. News calculates these values based on student performance on state-required tests and internationally available exams on college-level coursework (AP® exams).
100.0/100
School profile information is based on government data.
94% (somewhat above state median)
9-12
Distant Rural
No
Yes
No
This information relates to high schools run by this school's state operating agency. Many districts contain only one high school.
1
Data are based on the 2016-2017 school year.
AP® and Advanced Placement® are registered trademarks of the College Board. Used with permission.
International Baccalaureate (IB) data provided by International Baccalaureate of North America. Used with permission.
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