Regional School Unit 25

Regional School Unit 25 in Maine is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some notable differences in performance and student demographics across the schools.

Bucksport High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, consistently ranking among the best high schools in Maine. With a 4-star rating in 2022-2023 and a 5-star rating in 2021-2022, Bucksport High School boasts an impressive 91.8% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, Miles Lane School and G. Herbert Jewett School serve a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by their free/reduced lunch rates of 50% and 72.59%, respectively.

Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with Bucksport High School having the highest rate at 33.7%. The elementary schools, Miles Lane School and G. Herbert Jewett School, have lower but still significant chronic absenteeism rates of 24.3% and 20.7%, respectively. Overall, the Regional School Unit 25 district serves a relatively homogeneous student population, with a predominance of white students, and may benefit from exploring ways to promote greater diversity and inclusion within the school community.