Baxter Academy for Technology and Science
185 Lancaster Street, Portland, Maine, United States
About the Baxter Academy for Technology and Science
Baxter Academy for Technology and Science is a dynamic secondary school located at 185 Lancaster Street in Portland, Maine, United States. As a college-preparatory institution, Baxter Academy focuses on empowering students to take ownership of their learning through a specialized curriculum in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). Students engage in hands-on projects that tackle real-world problems, utilizing and creating technological tools in a collaborative setting with industry professionals.
The school fosters a culture of innovation, curiosity, and perseverance, encouraging students to think critically and creatively to solve complex challenges. Baxter Academy prepares students not only for academic success but also for future career opportunities in STEM fields. Employers such as Boston Dynamics have praised the school for developing key skills in students that are highly sought after in the workforce.
Visitors to Baxter Academy have been impressed by the energy, enthusiasm, and confidence displayed by students as they showcase their projects, which range from 3-D printers to wind turbine blades. The school's commitment to hands-on learning and real-world applications sets it apart as a leading institution in STEM education.
For more information on Baxter Academy for Technology and Science, please contact the school at 207-699-5500 or email front.office@baxter-academy.org.
185 Lancaster St, Portland, ME 04101, United States
Opening hours of Baxter Academy for Technology and Science
Monday:
08:00 - 16:00
Tuesday:
08:00 - 16:00
Wednesday:
08:00 - 16:00
Thursday:
08:00 - 16:00
Friday:
08:00 - 16:00
Saturday:
Day off
Sunday:
Day off
Reviews of Baxter Academy for Technology and Science
"An amazing school for anyone interested in STEM or just needs a little extra help getting through school. As someone with Asperger's Syndrome I thoroughly fell into both categories and loved my time here. The teachers are nice and can relate to the students, and everyone is allowed to learn at their own pace. This means that students can pick their classes and can recieve help on exams if need be. In addition the school weeks are truly only 4 days long, with fridays being dedicated to open campus project work that can be done both in-person or remotely, and can relate to almost anyone's interests or goals. However, there are definitely still some serious administrative and logistical issues here that must be addressed in my opinion for Baxter to remain open. First of all, teacher salaries here are very close to the state minimum and that causes many staff members to leave as southern Maine is quickly becoming unaffordable to them. Additionally, administration in recent years has also become considerably more strict and unwilling to work with staff and students when it comes to impementing changes. This school has had a new principal almost every year since the move to it's current building. And finally, the school is NOT what it says on the website. As you may be able to tell at this point, this is NOT a preppy or rigorous high school. Your kids will not be wearing uniforms and taking midterms here. In my opinion it's more of an alternative program, for those students who have big ambitions but just feel like they can't succeed in a traditional public school. The mission of Baxter is to make learning fun and put the STUDENT in charge of their own learning, rather than the teachers or government. That's why I found it to be almost the perfect high school for me."
"The ONLY reason to attend this school is for the teachers. They are some of the best teachers around. The dedication and love they put into each and every student deserves all the recognition in the world. Over the past several years, this school has struggled endlessly with administration issues. It is no longer about the teachers and the students, but it is has become all about the dollar amount that each student brings to the school. The school needs to shift its focus back on the teachers and students and away from the terrible administrative flaws. It needs to go back to what it was 4 years ago, when it was a Rock Star! I had one student who just graduated this year, and two other students who attended but we decided to remove from the school. It isn't what use to be. I truly would not recommend sending your child here until they can figure theirselves out and go back to the structure that made it so successful."
"I have attended Baxter Academy for four years. The was the most awful school I could have ever attended. I am completely outraged with my senior yearbook. I was left out of the yearbook, along with over a third of the graduating class. DO NOT LET YOU KIDS GO HERE!!!! They will not get a decent education. All of the teachers that helped me get through were fired, my mother was fired as well as countless other employees for speaking up about how messed up this school is."
"Baxter Academy was a government-sanctioned co-ed private city-center high school with boarding facilities founded several hundred years before the events of Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc. The school was founded by Izuru Kamukura in order to develop and research the talents of exceptional high school age children known as Ultimates (Super High School Level in Japanese). Unlike a typical high school, the students did not have to participate in entrance exams, but instead were scouted by the school itself as Ultimate experts in their field, with the exception of the Ultimate Lucky Student whose talent was determined by winning a lottery draw. Prior to being scouted, the students had to have already been attending another high school by requirement, meaning they were at minimum 16 years old. Rather than typical school studies, students of Baxter Academy were encouraged to develop their talents, with a practical exam in September halfway through each school year, where they would be required to demonstrate their ability. These practical exams were judged by dignitaries and experts and widely reported by the media in order to give Hope in the future to the nation, and failure could mean expulsion. Ultimate students who successfully graduated Baxter Academy had the reputation of being guaranteed success in life, with many Baxter's graduates holding high positions in every field of the professional world."
"This school is great! The only thing that's wrong with it is that everyone always hacks my computer and turns Google Chrome into 1995 Netscape Navigator. Once you get around the fact that you're gonna have to deal with infamous hackers like Switchboard and Doubleclick, you're fine. Truly a hack or be hacked school."
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