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Carleton Project

52 Main Street Houlton, ME 04730

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 23 students
  • Average class size: 10 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Year Founded
2000
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Motto
Experience Matters

Student Body

Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 16%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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School Notes

  • 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.
  • 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

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The application deadline for Carleton Project is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Maine is $16,826 for elementary schools and $28,703 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Maine is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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