Maine School of Science and Mathematics is a public, residential charter school whose main purpose is to offer a high caliber education to Maine high school students. It was created in 1995 as the state's first charter school and is a member of the National Consortium of Specialized Secondary Schools of Science, Mathematics, and Technology. Its special programs include math workshop, summer camps and scholar programs. The aim of the school is to offer intense learning in the areas of mathematics, science, and humanities.