Maine Arts Academy School

www.maineartsacademy.org

Charter School 225 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Snow Pond Arts Academy, located in Sidney, Maine, is a unique, tuition-free public charter school designed specifically for students in grades 9–12 who are passionate about the arts. Operating in partnership with the New England Music Camp, the academy provides a rigorous, college-preparatory academic curriculum integrated with intensive, conservatory-style training in areas such as music, theater, and visual arts. Its location on a sprawling, scenic campus allows students to immerse themselves in a creative environment that emphasizes both artistic discipline and academic excellence.

The school is defined by its small class sizes and a supportive, community-focused culture that fosters individual growth and collaboration. By blending traditional core subjects with specialized artistic instruction, Snow Pond Arts Academy prepares students for success in both higher education and professional creative careers. Its curriculum is designed to help students build critical thinking skills, self-discipline, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts, all while meeting the Maine Learning Results requirements in a highly personalized learning atmosphere.

225

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maine Arts Academy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

White
205 (91.1 %)
Hispanic
9 (4.0 %)
Two or More
6 (2.7 %)
American Indian
3 (1.3 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Maine Arts Academy
Phone:	(207)480-7917
Website:	http://www.maineartsacademy.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 51

Grade 10 74

Grade 11 58

Grade 12 42