What Mt. Ararat High School does

Mt. Ararat High School (MTA) is a NEASC-accredited public high school located at 68 Eagles Way, Topsham, Maine, serving approximately 750 students in grades 9-12. It operates as the sole high school for Maine School Administrative District 75 (MSAD 75), a government school district covering four Midcoast Maine towns (Bowdoin, Bowdoinham, Harpswell, and Topsham) across approximately 40 square miles. Founded in 1973, MTA relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility in 2020, replacing the previous 'school without walls' building. District-wide enrollment exceeds 2,350 students across 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, supported by 600+ faculty and staff under a combined operating budget of approximately $55 million annually.

The school's core product is comprehensive secondary education aligned with Maine Learning Results, augmented by Advanced Placement courses (Biology, US History, Government, Psychology), dual enrollment partnerships with local colleges, and the Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG) career development program. The technology stack is standard for K-12: Finalsite CMS, Infinite Campus SIS, ClassLink SSO, Google Workspace for Education, Promethean interactive boards, and a 1:1 MacBook Air device program integrated with GoGuardian. Supplementary services include a Learning Commons (Sora, Destiny, NoodleTools, Swank streaming), a School Based Health Center (Sweetser mental health partnership, MaineHealth), 50+ extracurricular clubs, a full athletics program with co-op teams in Brunswick and Lewiston, and the Eagle Legacy Project graduation requirement.

As a public school, MTA generates no tuition revenue; funding flows from local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants (Title IA, Title IIA, ESEA/ESSA). Minor transactional revenue derives from a la carte food purchases and a $2.49 MySchoolBucks convenience fee (retained by the payment vendor). Enrollment is geographically determined by district residency, with student transfers available on request and a Pre-K waitlist maintained for overflow. The school is led by Principal Dr. Chris Hoffman (an MTA alumnus) and reports to Superintendent Heidi O'Leary; it is not a privately-held entity and has no equity, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Mt. Ararat High School

Legal name

Maine School Administrative District 75 (MSAD 75)

Website

https://mta.link75.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Mt. Ararat High School is a NEASC-accredited public high school in Topsham, Maine, serving approximately 750 students in grades 9-12 as the sole high school for MSAD 75, a four-town Midcoast Maine school district. It is publicly funded through taxes and federal grants with no tuition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school education services
• Academic curriculum programs
• Extracurricular activities
• Student support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Topsham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Funded through local property taxes, state education funding, and federal grants including Title IA, Title IIA, and ESEA/ESSA funding. District operates on approximately $55 million annual budget.
2. Food Services Revenue: Free meals program for all students funded through federal USDA programs. A la carte purchases provide additional revenue. Processed 415,280 breakfasts and lunches during SY 24-25.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mt. Ararat High School is a NEASC-accredited public high school serving approximately 750 students in grades 9-12 across the MSAD 75 district of Midcoast Maine. It delivers a tuition-free secondary education program aligned with Maine Learning Results, including AP courses, dual enrollment, career development through Jobs for Maine's Graduates, athletics, 50+ clubs, a School Based Health Center, free meals, and a 1:1 MacBook Air device program supported by an integrated Google-ClassLink-Infinite Campus technology stack.

Product overview

Mt. Ararat High School (MTA) is an accredited public high school serving approximately 750 students in grades 9-12, serving as the sole high school for MSAD 75 which covers four towns in Midcoast Maine. The school offers a comprehensive educational program centered on core academic instruction aligned with Maine Learning Results standards, featuring Advanced Placement courses, dual enrollment college credit opportunities, and specialized programs like Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG). Beyond academics, the school provides a robust extracurricular portfolio including over 50 clubs and activities, a full athletics program with fall/winter/spring sports offerings, a School Based Health Center for student wellness, and a Learning Commons with digital library resources. The school also offers technology-mediated services through integrated platforms including Infinite Campus for student information, ClassLink for single sign-on access, and ParentSquare for family communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General Academic Education Comprehensive secondary academic curriculum for grades 9-12 aligned with Maine Learning Results, covering English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Health & Physical Education, and Visual Arts for district-resident students.
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses College-level AP courses in subjects such as AP Biology, AP US History, AP Government, and AP Psychology enabling students to earn college credit through successful AP exam scores.
• Dual Enrollment Program Program allowing MTA students to earn post-secondary college credits while still enrolled in high school through partnerships with local colleges.
• Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG) Career development program from Jobs for Maine's Graduates providing MTA students with personalized education plans, job readiness skills, leadership abilities, career exploration, and an annual statewide career development conference.
• Eagle Legacy Project Senior graduation capstone requirement at Mt. Ararat High School in which students design, implement, reflect upon, and present an independent project demonstrating personal growth, community service, or career exploration.
• Special Services Special education programs and 504 accommodations providing tools, guidance, and supports to ensure students with disabilities have access to a free and appropriate public education.
• School Based Health Center On-site no-cost medical clinic supplementing school nurse services, offering diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses, chronic condition management, sports physicals, mental health counseling via Sweetser partnership, and MaineCare assistance for MTA students.
• Athletics Program Comprehensive interscholastic athletics program offering fall, winter, and spring sports including soccer, cross country, football, volleyball, basketball, swimming, ice hockey, wrestling, baseball, softball, lacrosse, track, tennis, and golf, with co-op teams alongside Brunswick and Lewiston.
• Clubs & Activities Portfolio of more than 50 extracurricular clubs and activities for MTA students including math team, theater, STEM clubs, robotics, book clubs, chorus, band, PRIDE clubs, yearbook, civil rights teams, debate club, and hobby groups such as Minecraft and Dungeons & Dragons.
• Food Services District-funded school meal program providing free breakfast and lunch to all students at no charge, with a la carte purchasing options, MySchoolBucks online payments, and MySchoolMenus digital nutrition menus.
• Student Transportation Services District-operated transportation services providing daily student commuting, field trip transportation, and extracurricular activity busing for MSAD 75 students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 92.6% graduation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration18 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, important and minor.

• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEASC provides accreditation services, establishing and maintaining high standards for education. Founded in 1885, NEASC is the oldest accreditation agency in the US and a globally recognized standard of excellence, providing independent validation of school quality through peer review.
• Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA)coreTechnology or IntegrationNWEA provides assessment solutions used to measure student progress and academic achievement. Their tools support the district's assessment and accountability requirements under Maine's educational standards.
• SweetsercoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSweetser provides mental health counseling services at MTA through a cooperative contract. As Maine's most comprehensive behavioral health care organization for children, adults, and families, Sweetser delivers mental health services on-site and bills insurance for services.
• CentegixcoreTechnology or IntegrationCentegix CrisisAlert system provides safety and security infrastructure for the school. Their badge-based system enables instant emergency alerts and response coordination.
• Sandy Hook Promise (Say Something Program)importantStrategic or Co-development PartnerSay Something program provides violence prevention and safety training, empowering students to recognize and report potential threats or concerning behaviors through an anonymous reporting system.
• MaineHealth / Midcoast HospitalimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MaineHealth provides health and wellness initiatives and community health resources to district students and families through Midcoast Hospital's community health programs.
• Brunswick Area Teen CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides free and safe space for teens to engage in creative outlets and activities. Resource referral for students needing additional support services outside school hours.
• Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJMG partners with public education and private businesses to ensure students graduate, attain post-secondary credentials, and pursue meaningful careers. Provides competency-based curriculum focusing on academic knowledge, career development skills, leadership, and teamwork.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Edward Little High School: Public high school in Auburn, Maine, with similar scale to Mt. Ararat. Comparable comprehensive program including AP courses and dual enrollment offerings within the same state education system.
• Cony High School: Public high school in Augusta, Maine, comparable comprehensive curriculum and athletics program under the same Maine Learning Results standards framework. Direct competitor for student outcomes within Maine's public school system.
• Camden Hills Regional High School: Regional public high school in Midcoast Maine serving multiple towns, comparable in scale (~700-800 students) and rural-coastal geography to Mt. Ararat. Competes for similar student demographics within the same Maine education funding framework.
• Lewiston High School: Public high school in Lewiston, Maine, and the second co-op athletic partner with Mt. Ararat. Comparable comprehensive public high school in Maine with similar statewide assessment framework and public funding structure.
• Hampden Academy: Comprehensive public high school in Hampden, Maine, slightly larger than Mt. Ararat but serving a similar rural-suburban Maine district. Comparable NEASC-accredited curriculum, athletics program, and public funding model.
• Brunswick High School: Neighboring public high school in Brunswick, Maine, and Mt. Ararat's athletic co-op partner. Comparable comprehensive public high school serving a similar Midcoast Maine community with overlapping student demographics.
• Morse High School (Bath): Public high school in Bath, Maine, within the same Midcoast Maine region as Mt. Ararat. Comparable comprehensive high school with similar scale and shared competitive athletic conferences.
• Messalonskee High School: Public high school in Oakland, Maine, of similar scale to Mt. Ararat with comparable comprehensive academic offerings, extracurricular breadth, and public school funding structure.

Others

• NEASC (New England Association of Schools and Colleges): Accreditation body that oversees Mt. Ararat's NEASC accreditation. As a regulatory/enabling partner, NEASC provides the standards framework, peer review, and quality validation that supports the school's positioning and credibility.
• Jobs for Maine's Graduates (JMG): Statewide career-readiness program operating inside MTA. Comparable as an educational support/partner organization running inside public schools, providing competency-based curriculum and career development for Maine high schoolers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/mta_principal
• Facebookfacebook.com/MtAraratHighSchool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mt.-ararat-middle-school

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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