Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Wiscasset High School 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 20-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
White
98%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)70-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wiscasset High School?
The graduation rate of Wiscasset High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wiscasset High School?
187 students attend Wiscasset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wiscasset High School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Wiscasset High School offer ?
Wiscasset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wiscasset High School part of?
Wiscasset High School is part of Wiscasset Public Schools School District.
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