Serving 174 students in grades 9-12, Carrabec High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carrabec High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Carrabec High School's student population of 174 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carrabec High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carrabec High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#417 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
94%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carrabec High School's ranking?
Carrabec High School is ranked #417 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Carrabec High School often compared to?
Carrabec High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mt Blue High School, Mt Abram Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carrabec High School?
The graduation rate of Carrabec High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Carrabec High School?
174 students attend Carrabec High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Carrabec High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carrabec High School?
Carrabec High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Carrabec High School offer ?
Carrabec High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Carrabec High School part of?
Carrabec High School is part of RSU 74/MSAD 74 School District.
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