Wiscasset High School (Closed 2016)

272 Gardiner Road
Wiscasset, ME 04578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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 13% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (ME)
(14-15)
20-29%
37%
(14-15)
30-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wiscasset High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wiscasset High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wiscasset High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2001-02 school year data.
White
98%
87%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wiscasset High School and the percentage of White public school students in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Maine.
0.04
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(14-15)
70-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wiscasset High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wiscasset High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Maine by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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