Hampden Academy

ha.rsu22.us/

811 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hampden Academy, located in Hampden, Maine, is a prominent public high school serving students in grades 9 through 12. As part of RSU 22, the school is known for its modern, expansive campus and a commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. The academy balances a rigorous academic curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, all designed to prepare students for post-secondary success in college or the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, Hampden Academy is a central hub for the surrounding community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes character development, civic engagement, and school spirit. With a history spanning over 200 years, the academy maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence in the Penobscot County region, blending long-standing traditions with contemporary teaching practices to meet the evolving needs of its diverse student body.

811

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hampden Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	761
Hispanic	8
Black	13
Asian	7
Two or More	17
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
761 (93.8 %)
Two or More
17 (2.1 %)
Black
13 (1.6 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.0 %)
Asian
7 (0.9 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RSU 22
Phone:	(207)862-3791
Website:	http://ha.rsu22.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	811
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 9 189

Grade 10 225

Grade 11 187

Grade 12 210