Summary:
Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Administrative District 54 contains one high school, Skowhegan Area High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 in the Skowhegan area.
Skowhegan Area High School has a predominantly white student population, with 91.79% of students identifying as white. The school's academic performance, as measured by Maine Educational Assessments (MEA) proficiency rates, is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 82.0% is also lower than the state average. Additionally, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 37.5% and a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 61.47% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite these areas for improvement, Skowhegan Area High School has some strengths, such as a relatively diverse student body and above-average proficiency in Science compared to the district. The school's student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 also suggests a relatively favorable learning environment. However, the data indicates that the school may need to focus on enhancing its curriculum, instructional methods, and support for students, particularly in Mathematics and Science, as well as addressing the underlying causes of chronic absenteeism and supporting the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.
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