High Schools in Regional School Unit 73

Regional School Unit 73 in Maine is home to a single high school, Spruce Mountain High School, which serves grades 9-12. While the school has some positive attributes, it faces significant challenges that impact its academic performance and student outcomes.

Spruce Mountain High School has a relatively high proficiency rate in English Language Arts at 66.67%, outperforming the Regional School Unit 73 average of 58.67% and the Maine state average of 64.63%. However, the school struggles in Mathematics and Science, with only 30.59% and 32.1% of students proficient or better, respectively, compared to state averages of 48.68% and 36.36%. The school's four-year graduation rate of 76.7% is also lower than desired, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 40.5% is quite high, indicating a need for targeted interventions to improve student attendance and engagement.

Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's challenges, as 43.38% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school's performance has declined over the years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 9th out of 98 high schools in 2021-2022 to 70th out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023. Overall, Regional School Unit 73 and its sole high school, Spruce Mountain High School, face significant challenges that require attention and support to improve academic outcomes for their students.