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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<ref>{{Diff|en:Science,_technology,_engineering,_and_mathematics|diff=|oldid=913404087|label=en:Science,_technology,_engineering,_and_mathematics, oldid 913404087}}{{Circular reference|date=December 2019}}</ref>). 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. The school runs three express school busesbus thatroutes to serve thosestudents with longer commutes free of charge.

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]].