Community School
School Notes Overview:
The Community School is Maine's oldest alternative high school. Since 1973, we have worked with students from all over Maine as well as other states. The Community School has two programs: a small Residential program in Camden, and Passages, a program for preganant and parenting teens, which serves Knox, Waldo and parts of Lincoln Counties. In the Residential program, 8 students live at the school for a six-month term, work, pay rent, do chores, cooking, and academics. In the Passages Program, teachers work one on one with their students at the student’s residence. Those who complete our programs graduate with a regular high school diploma. Interested students can apply anytime by calling (207)236-3000 or go online at www.thecommunityschool.org. ...
School Overview:
Community School |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1973 | |
| County | Knox County, ME | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 36 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(ME) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 4% | 5% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 36 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers | |
| Average Class Size | 8 | |
This School |
(ME) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:2 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | n/a | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 8 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition for the Residential Program and the Passages Program are based on ability to pay and both are open to all. Tuition for the Passages Program for teen parents is free. | |
| Head of School | Helen Nichols | |
| Admissions Director | Valerie Behrens, Residential Program | |
| Admissions Associate | Martha Kempe, Passages Program | |
School Notes:
- The Community School is Maine's oldest alternative high school. Since 1973, we have worked with students from all over Maine as well as other states. The Community School has two programs: a small Residential program in Camden, and Passages, a program for preganant and parenting teens, which serves Knox, Waldo and parts of Lincoln Counties. In the Residential program, 8 students live at the school for a six-month term, work, pay rent, do chores, cooking, and academics. In the Passages Program, teachers work one on one with their students at the student’s residence. Those who complete our programs graduate with a regular high school diploma. Interested students can apply anytime by calling (207)236-3000 or go online at www.thecommunityschool.org.
- Profile last updated: 03/03/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (04843) | School Zip (04843) |
(ME) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 5,247 people | 1,273,094 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 51% | 27% |
| Population Average Age | 47 years old | 38 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.2 persons |
| Median Household Income | $39,877 | $38,403 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.8 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 52 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 69% / 31% | 62% / 38% |
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