A state-approved private alternative school, partnering with local communities to create educational pathways for students who have not found success in traditional school settings.
The school is located in the historic downtown area of Houlton, Maine.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 16%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Experience Matters
- Students need to be prepared to perform complex tasks in a modern world. The school is committed to providing an educational experience that offers a chance to learn the skills that go beyond content areas and focus on human development. The methods by which subjects are taught focus on processes that are central to problem-solving, group dynamics and inquiry within academic disciplines. These include a focus on both planning and goal setting. The results are unique to each student.The school curriculum and philosophy uphold the Guiding Principles of the Common Core State Standards, where each student will leave school as:
- I. A clear and effective communicator
- II. A self-directed and life-long learner
- III. A creative and practical problem solver
- IV. A responsible and involved citizen
- V. A collaborative and quality worker
- VI. An integrative and informed thinker
- Teachers and staff members determine academic goals for each class. In addition to content area, these goals include:
- Reading & Writing Across the Curriculum
- 21st Century Technology skills
- Time Management
- Live and Digital Presentations
- Problem-Solving
- Working Cooperatively
- Relevant and Meaningful Experiences
- Community Engagement
- Research Methods
- Career Preparation
- SeniorCapstone Project
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Carleton Project?
The application deadline for Carleton Project is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Carleton Project is Kidspeace-millinocket (52.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Greater Houlton Christian Academy (0.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Greater Houlton Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-8 | 75 students 0.1 miles 27 School St
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
Houlton, ME 04730
(207) 532-0736
0.1
PK-8
75
Kidspeace-millinocket
Special Education School
Grades: 2-10 | 13 students 52.6 miles 199 State St
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6813
Millinocket, ME 04462
(207) 723-6813
52.6
2-10
13
Greater Lincoln Christian Academy
(Christian)
Grades: PK-8 | 24 students 61.7 miles Lincoln Christian fellowship
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 403-3438
Lincoln, ME 04457
(207) 403-3438
61.7
PK-8
24
Grades: 9-12 | 397 students 93.9 miles 975 W Main Street
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
Dover Foxcroft, ME 04426
(207) 564-8351
93.9
9-12
397
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