Hampden Academy is a public high school located at 89 Western Avenue in Hampden, Maine, United States. The school is a part of Regional School Unit #22, with approximately 708 students from Hampden, Newburgh, Frankfort and Winterport attending grades 9–12.
Serving 767 students in grades 9-12, Hampden Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is equal to the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 767 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hampden Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hampden Academy's student population of 767 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
767 students
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Year Founded
1803
Colors
Purple and White
School Rankings
Hampden Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hampden Academy is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 500 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
1%
5%
White
92%
85%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bucking Horse
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hampden Academy's ranking?
Hampden Academy is ranked #132 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Hampden Academy often compared to?
Hampden Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Bangor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hampden Academy?
The graduation rate of Hampden Academy is 89%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Hampden Academy?
767 students attend Hampden Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hampden Academy students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hampden Academy?
Hampden Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hampden Academy offer ?
Hampden Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hampden Academy part of?
Hampden Academy is part of RSU 22 School District.
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