Serving 215 students in grades 8-9, Oceanside High School West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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 40-44% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)40-44%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)2%
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
2%
Black
(15-16)n/a
3%
White
(15-16)96%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Graduation Rate
(15-16)≤5%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oceanside High School West?
The graduation rate of Oceanside High School West is 5%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Oceanside High School West?
215 students attend Oceanside High School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Oceanside High School West students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oceanside High School West?
Oceanside High School West has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oceanside High School West offer ?
Oceanside High School West offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Oceanside High School West part of?
Oceanside High School West is part of Regional School Unit 13 School District.
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