Serving 268 students in grades 9-12, Spruce Mountain High School North 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 was 40-49% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 60%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
268 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
94%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)85-89%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 60% ME state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Spruce Mountain High School North?
The graduation rate of Spruce Mountain High School North is 85-89%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Spruce Mountain High School North?
268 students attend Spruce Mountain High School North.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Spruce Mountain High School North students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spruce Mountain High School North?
Spruce Mountain High School North has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Spruce Mountain High School North offer ?
Spruce Mountain High School North offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Spruce Mountain High School North part of?
Spruce Mountain High School North is part of Regional School Unit 73 School District.
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