Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Jonesport-beals 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 ≥80% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jonesport-beals High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jonesport-beals High School's student population of 58 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jonesport-beals 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 Jonesport-beals High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#361 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
96%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jonesport-beals High School's ranking?
Jonesport-beals High School is ranked #361 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Jonesport-beals High School often compared to?
Jonesport-beals High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Narraguagus High School, Machias Memorial 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 ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jonesport-beals High School?
The graduation rate of Jonesport-beals High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Jonesport-beals High School?
58 students attend Jonesport-beals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jonesport-beals High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonesport-beals High School?
Jonesport-beals High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jonesport-beals High School offer ?
Jonesport-beals High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jonesport-beals High School part of?
Jonesport-beals High School is part of Moosabec Csd School District.
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