Summary:
The city of Old Orchard Beach, Maine is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school. The schools include Jameson Elementary School, Old Orchard Beach High School, and Loranger Memorial School, all of which are part of Regional School Unit 23.
Among the standout schools, Old Orchard Beach High School has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 83rd out of 114 Maine high schools in 2018-2019 to 50th out of 123 in 2022-2023. The school also boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 86.5%. In contrast, Jameson Elementary School stands out for having the lowest student-teacher ratio of 9.2 among the three schools, which could contribute to more personalized attention for students.
The data also reveals some areas of concern, such as the high chronic absenteeism rate at Old Orchard Beach High School at 42.0%, which is significantly higher than the other two schools. Additionally, the varying free and reduced lunch rates across the schools indicate differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations, which could have implications for resource allocation and support services.
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