Carleton Project (2026 Profile)

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Carleton Project

52 Main Street
Houlton, ME 04730

Tel: (207) 521-1302

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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.

Quick Facts (2026)

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

School Overview

School Type

Alternative School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Alternative School Network

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

2000

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

23 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 16%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

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

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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School Notes

School Motto: Experience Matters

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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Quick Facts (2026)

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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