Is Bangor High School a good school?

Bangor High School ranks 51 st of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bangor High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,074 students attended Bangor High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bangor High School?

Students at Bangor High School are 81% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

What schools feed into Bangor High School?

Bangor High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Abraham Lincoln School Elementary : Downeast School Elementary : Fairmount School Elementary : Fourteenth Street School Elementary : Fruit Street School Elementary : Mary Snow School Elementary : Vine Street School Middle : James F. Doughty School Middle : William S. Cohen School

Bangor High School in Bangor ME

Performance Trends

Compare Details Bangor High School ranks better than 58.5% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bangor High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), two or more races (7.5%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bangor High School is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare Bangor High School employs 81.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bangor High School is $16,882.

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SchoolDigger ranks Bangor High School 51^st of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Bangor High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bangor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	84.30	13^th	103	87.4%
2011	83.92	11^th	105	89.5%
2012	86.07	12^th	107	88.8%
2013	82.20	12^th	106	88.7%
2015	52.26	20^th	98	79.6%
2016	81.42	19^th	111	82.9%
2017	84.44	15^th	111	86.5%
2018	77.35	18^th	114	84.2%
2019	83.24	18^th	114	84.2%
2021	89.34	8^th	82	90.2%
2022	68.03	28^th	98	71.4%
2023	44.27	51^st	123	58.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bangor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	26.54	14^th	20	30.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bangor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.31	26^th	76	65.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bangor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.38	23^rd	92	75.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Bangor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	82.81	16^th	92	82.6%

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Rank History for White students at Bangor High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.85	8^th	21	61.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bangor High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1140	1140
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1074	1074
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1089	1089
1994	1056	16	18	9	10	n/a	n/a	0	1109
1995	1210	14	22	7	13	n/a	n/a	0	1266
1996	1210	14	22	7	13	n/a	n/a	0	1266
1997	1210	13	15	11	17	n/a	n/a	0	1266
1998	1258	18	23	8	13	n/a	n/a	0	1320
1999	1283	15	20	12	8	n/a	n/a	0	1338
2000	1346	11	20	9	8	n/a	n/a	0	1394
2001	1385	17	25	13	7	n/a	n/a	0	1447
2002	1422	22	31	13	13	n/a	n/a	0	1501
2003	1422	22	31	13	13	n/a	n/a	0	1501
2004	1405	22	25	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	1470
2005	1375	29	36	24	3	n/a	n/a	0	1467
2006	1397	31	38	20	10	n/a	n/a	0	1496
2007	1368	38	39	16	12	n/a	n/a	0	1473
2008	1268	42	42	18	14	n/a	n/a	0	1384
2009	1232	40	38	17	21	n/a	n/a	0	1348
2010	1155	37	43	21	24	n/a	n/a	0	1280
2011	1120	44	43	24	23	0	5	0	1259
2012	1081	32	38	24	23	0	14	0	1212
2013	991	28	33	21	18	0	15	0	1106
2014	940	33	27	17	17	1	18	0	1053
2015	1026	35	27	17	15	2	18	0	1140
2016	1053	33	22	18	16	1	22	0	1165
2017	1065	35	24	28	19	1	20	0	1192
2018	1078	25	28	29	14	0	19	0	1193
2019	1100	31	30	29	17	0	23	0	1230
2020	1074	35	34	36	16	0	26	0	1221
2021	981	40	28	44	21	0	35	0	1149
2022	964	43	26	40	26	0	49	0	1148
2023	907	36	29	47	20	1	67	0	1107
2024	867	29	28	51	17	1	81	0	1074

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bangor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1140	93.0	12.2	n/a
1992	1074	85.0	12.6	n/a
1993	1089	84.7	12.9	14
1994	1109	87.0	12.7	12.8
1995	1266	85.7	14.8	15.9
1996	1266	85.7	14.8	15.9
1997	1266	89.5	14.1	11.8
1998	1320	91.6	14.4	13.7
1999	1338	94.6	14.1	17
2000	1394	98.0	14.2	15.6
2001	1447	99.2	14.6	14.1
2002	1501	103.4	14.5	13.5
2003	1501	103.4	14.5	13.5
2004	1470	99.9	14.7	16.5
2005	1467	111.0	13.2	19.4
2006	1496	111.4	13.4	20.4
2007	1473	109.7	13.4	20.6
2008	1384	161.3	8.6	23.1
2009	1348	102.9	12.9	29.4
2010	1280	89.3	14.3	33.6
2011	1259	91.2	13.8	38.7
2012	1212	84.0	14.4	5.5
2013	1106	86.2	12.8	46.4
2014	1053	86.2	12.2	45.2
2015	1140	81.0	14.0	43.7
2016	1165	81.0	14.3	41.3
2017	1192	84.7	14.0	40.3
2018	1193	86.1	13.8	41.7
2019	1230	88.6	13.8	41.5
2020	1221	85.6	14.2	37.4
2021	1149	84.6	13.5	38
2022	1148	84.1	13.6	37.3
2023	1107	82.5	13.4	37
2024	1074	81.3	13.2	37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bangor High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1140	93.0	12.2	n/a
1992	1074	85.0	12.6	n/a
1993	1089	84.7	12.9	14
1994	1109	87.0	12.7	12.8
1995	1266	85.7	14.8	15.9
1996	1266	85.7	14.8	15.9
1997	1266	89.5	14.1	11.8
1998	1320	91.6	14.4	13.7
1999	1338	94.6	14.1	17
2000	1394	98.0	14.2	15.6
2001	1447	99.2	14.6	14.1
2002	1501	103.4	14.5	13.5
2003	1501	103.4	14.5	13.5
2004	1470	99.9	14.7	16.5
2005	1467	111.0	13.2	19.4
2006	1496	111.4	13.4	20.4
2007	1473	109.7	13.4	20.6
2008	1384	161.3	8.6	23.1
2009	1348	102.9	12.9	29.4
2010	1280	89.3	14.3	33.6
2011	1259	91.2	13.8	38.7
2012	1212	84.0	14.4	5.5
2013	1106	86.2	12.8	46.4
2014	1053	86.2	12.2	45.2
2015	1140	81.0	14.0	43.7
2016	1165	81.0	14.3	41.3
2017	1192	84.7	14.0	40.3
2018	1193	86.1	13.8	41.7
2019	1230	88.6	13.8	41.5
2020	1221	85.6	14.2	37.4
2021	1149	84.6	13.5	38
2022	1148	84.1	13.6	37.3
2023	1107	82.5	13.4	37
2024	1074	81.3	13.2	37.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bangor High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,249
2019	$12,725
2020	$13,054
2021	$15,971
2022	$15,743
2023	$16,882

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bangor High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 51^st of 123 High schools	25.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1230	1107	10%
African American	31	36	16.1%
American Indian	17	20	17.6%
Asian	30	29	3.3%
Hispanic	29	47	62.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1100	907	17.5%
Two or More Races	23	67	191.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.5%	37%	4.5%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	885 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 992-5500	1,074	81	13.2	37.4%	867 (80.7%)	29 (2.7%)	51 (4.7%)	28 (2.6%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.5%)	44.3	51^st of 123 public high schools	58.5%		68	28^th of 98 public high schools	71.4%	23	57.6	51.9	35.5	$16,882
Brewer High School	Public	9-12	261 Center Street	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 989-4140	704	47	14.8	24.6%	616 (87.5%)	15 (2.1%)	28 (4.0%)	7 (1.0%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	35.6	77^th of 123 public high schools	37.4%		46.1	63^rd of 98 public high schools	35.7%	14	52.0	48.7	34.5	$15,328
Hermon High School	Public	9-12	2415 Route 2	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4027	567	39	14.6	23.8%	538 (94.9%)	5 (0.9%)	12 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	69.6	18^th of 123 public high schools	85.4%		59.1	45^th of 98 public high schools	54.1%	27	71.2	53.9	45.1	$13,631
Orono High School	Public	9-12	14 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-4916	369	33	11.3	32.5%	313 (84.8%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.5%)	4 (1.1%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.0%)	64.4	24^th of 123 public high schools	80.5%		57	48^th of 98 public high schools	51.0%	24	68.5	58.1	37.7	$18,793
Hampden Academy	Public	9-12	89 Western Avenue	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3791	761	52	14.6	21.3%	707 (92.9%)	8 (1.1%)	11 (1.4%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (2.8%)	66.8	21^st of 123 public high schools	82.9%		81.5	15^th of 98 public high schools	84.7%	6	74.3	48.6	44.5	$13,885
Old Town High School	Public	9-12	203 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	No	(207) 827-3910	546	43	12.6	47.6%	477 (87.4%)	13 (2.4%)	13 (2.4%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	35	78^th of 123 public high schools	36.6%		89	3^rd of 98 public high schools	96.9%	75	59.0	40.7	34.2	$17,210
Central High School	Public	9-12	402 Main St	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	No	(207) 285-3326	317	21	14.9	40.7%	301 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	32.2	83^rd of 123 public high schools	32.5%		90.4	2^nd of 98 public high schools	98.0%	81	55.4	30.1	46.7	$15,019
Bucksport High School	Public	9-12	102 Broadway	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	No	(207) 469-6650	359	27	13.3	41.5%	325 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	59.8	28^th of 123 public high schools	77.2%		86.4	6^th of 98 public high schools	93.9%	22	64.0	54.6	42.3	$18,228

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