Serving 295 students in grades 9-12, Hall-dale 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Asian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
91%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hall-dale High School?
The graduation rate of Hall-dale High School is 90%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Hall-dale High School?
295 students attend Hall-dale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hall-dale High School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hall-dale High School?
Hall-dale High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hall-dale High School offer ?
Hall-dale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hall-dale High School part of?
Hall-dale High School is part of Regional School Unit 02 School District.
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