Top Rankings
Calais School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 579 students in Calais School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
Public Schools in Calais School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Maine public school average of 81%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 84% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Maine public school average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ME)
# Schools
3 Schools
600 Schools
# Students
579 Students
168,735 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
15,173 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Calais School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 193 school districts in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#70 out of 222 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Graduation Rate
82%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.25
# American Indian Students
62 Students
1,367 Students
% American Indian Students
11%
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,328 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
5,440 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
3%
# Black Students
5 Students
7,509 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
485 Students
146,102 Students
% White Students
84%
87%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
175 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
18 Students
5,814 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
6,221
# Students in K Grade:
24
11,999
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
12,559
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
11,832
# Students in 3rd Grade:
34
12,430
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
12,378
# Students in 5th Grade:
34
12,237
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
12,453
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
12,706
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
13,197
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
12,787
# Students in 10th Grade:
65
12,857
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
12,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
70
12,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,520 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,438. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,408 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$3,617 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$3,549 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,520
$21,438
Spending / Student
$18,408
$21,032
Best Calais School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calais Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
53 Garfield Street
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2000
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2000
Grades: PK-6
| 254 students
Rank: #22.
Calais Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 2
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2591
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Croix Regional Technical Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
34 Blue Devil Hill Suite 1
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2581
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-2581
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calais School District?
Calais School District manages 3 public schools serving 579 students.
What is the rank of Calais School District?
Calais School District is ranked #71 out of 193 school districts in Maine (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Maine school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Calais School District?
84% of Calais School District students are White, 11% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calais School District?
Calais School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the Maine state average of 11:1.
What is Calais School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,408 is less than the state median of $21,032. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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