Serving 59 students in grades 9-12, Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Maine state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
59 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
2%
5%
White
96%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(16-17)≥80%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ME state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 85%.
How many students attend Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School?
59 students attend Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School?
Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School offer ?
Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School part of?
Upper Kennebec Valley Senior High School is part of Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Administrative District 13 School District.
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