Acadia Academy

Acadia Academy, doing business as Acadia Academy Charter School, is a tax-exempt corporate entity and non-profit organization providing educational services. Through prime and sub federal grants, Acadia Academy has provided special education, related services, and access to well-rounded education for students with disabilities ages 3-20.

Acadia Academy received a $270,374 prime federal project grant in 2020 from the Department of Education Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for improving rural education. As a sub recipient, Acadia Academy has participated in federal grants from the Maine Department of Education in areas such as: special education and related services for children with disabilities ages 3-5 and potentially ages 2-3; special education and related services for children with disabilities ages birth to 20; improving access to well-rounded education, school conditions, and technology to enhance academic achievement and digital literacy for all students; Title I funding to help improve teaching and learning for students in high-poverty schools at risk of failing state standards; and Improving Teacher and Principal Quality grants focused on boosting student achievement through improved educator quality and highly qualified teachers. The focus has been providing quality, equitable education services, with extra support for high-needs student populations.