Serving 425 students in grades 10-12, Oceanside High School East ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12
Total Students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
2%
Black
(15-16)2%
3%
White
(15-16)95%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)70-74%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oceanside High School East?
The graduation rate of Oceanside High School East is 70-74%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Oceanside High School East?
425 students attend Oceanside High School East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Oceanside High School East students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oceanside High School East?
Oceanside High School East has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oceanside High School East offer ?
Oceanside High School East offers enrollment in grades 10-12
What school district is Oceanside High School East part of?
Oceanside High School East is part of Regional School Unit 13 School District.
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