What is a Charter School?
A charter school is a tuition-free, public school. Charter schools operate independently from their local districts; in exchange for greater flexibility, they are held accountable to their state, authorizer, and the public for academic, financial, and operational performance.
In Maine, charter schools are approved for operation and monitored for quality by the State Charter School Commission, with the goal of offering ALL Maine students “with an equitable opportunity for an excellent education where students are valued, supported and challenged.” You can learn more about charter schools here.
What is MOXIE?
MOXIE Public Schools, a tuition-free public charter school, will open in Greater Portland, ME, in 2026 to offer innovative K–12 options for Maine students. Created in response to declining academic outcomes and growing workforce needs, MOXIE blends rigorous academics, personalized support, and real-world experiences. Students graduate with the skills, credentials, and confidence to thrive in college, career, and community
What makes MOXIE different?
MOXIE is built for students in Maine who want and deserve a school experience that goes beyond “good enough” and prepares them to reach their full potential. Here’s what students can count on:
Their own personalized learning plan, with an advisor who knows them well in a community where they feel personally known and cared for.
Rigorous academics along with targeted, flexible support where they need it to master skills and move on when they’re ready.
Undertaking real-world projects, daily, that connect their schoolwork to their passions and the world around them.
Earning college credit, credentials, and meaningful work experience before graduating.
Being part of a community that values who they are—uniqueness is an asset, not a barrier.
Graduating high school ready for the future– with skills and confidence that matter in college, career, and life.