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Baxter Academy is a rigorous, college-preparatory high school promoting student ownership of learning through curriculum focused specifically on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Baxter Academy students study complex, real-world problems, using and building technological tools in a collaborative environment with scientists, engineers and other professionals.

Baxter Academy's student and faculty bodies travel from nearly 60 towns across Southern and Western Maine to access school each day. A local bus company runs three express school bus routes to serve students with longer commutes. The [[Greater Portland Metro Bus]] system is another common way for Baxter students to access both the school and Downtown Portland as a whole.

The school also has a unique program known as "Flex Friday" where students or groups of students can organize a long-term project (1–4 years) that relates to their interests and goals while also containing educational value. The Projects are worked on every Friday, all day, when school is in session. Popular projects include game and [[software development]], robotics, and [[internships]].