Hampden Academy

Hampden Academy is a large high school in Hampden, Maine, operated by RSU 22. The school instructs 767 students in grades 9 through 12. Enrollment runs roughly 71% bigger than the state mean of about 448.

Within RSU 22, which oversees 7 schools and 2,169 students, Hampden Academy is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Hampden Academy lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). Beyond that, the school logs 3% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Penobscot County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Hampden Academy has 52 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.8:1. The state averages around 11.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 25% of students at Hampden Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. That share is below Penobscot County's rate of about 48%.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Penobscot County) reports that the typical household earns roughly $66,356 per year, 30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 9%. In all, Penobscot County runs 69 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,646 students), of which Hampden Academy is one.

Nearest neighbor: Earl C McGraw School, around 0.2 miles off. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a bedroom-community setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Hampden Academy has showed little movement, going from 771 students in 2018 to 767 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for Hampden Academy typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.