Ellsworth High School

Summary:

Ellsworth High School is a public high school in Ellsworth, Maine, serving 553 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 25, which is ranked 135 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ellsworth High School has a predominantly white student population, with 89.51% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the nearby Bucksport High School (89.89% white) and Mt. Desert Island High School (88.89% white). However, the school's academic performance has declined in recent years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science all falling below state averages and the performance of the Ellsworth Public Schools district as a whole.

Ellsworth High School also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 46.6% to 51.5% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby Bucksport High School (33.7%) and Mt. Desert Island High School (33.2%). The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 84.2% to 92.4%, which is lower than the nearby Bucksport High School (91.8%) and Mt. Desert Island High School (89.2%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

24 Lejok Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605

(207) 667-4722

District: Ellsworth Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
102^nd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,935

Feeder schools for Ellsworth High School:

Elementary:

Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 536

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Two or more races:

4.7%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 33.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ellsworth High School ranks worse than 82.9% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ellsworth 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 (87.7%), two or more races (4.7%), Hispanic (3.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 33.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ellsworth High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Ellsworth High School employs 42.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ellsworth High School is $15,935.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ellsworth High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth High School 102^nd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Ellsworth High School in the ranking list.)

Ellsworth Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ellsworth Public Schools 135^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ellsworth High School

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Rank History for all students at Ellsworth High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2016	45.32	54^th	111	51.4%
2017	48.09	53^rd	111	52.3%
2018	43.27	62^nd	114	45.6%
2019	69.79	27^th	114	76.3%
2021	81.38	22^nd	82	73.2%
2022	47.48	61^st	98	37.8%
2023	21.18	102^nd	123	17.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.43	15^th	76	80.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Ellsworth High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	58.11	30^th	92	67.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Ellsworth High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	69.33	22^nd	92	76.1%

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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 Ellsworth High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	427	4	3	7	2	0	17	460
2016	433	2	4	5	4	1	14	463
2017	436	2	2	5	4	1	13	463
2018	440	7	1	6	4	1	13	472
2019	437	8	1	12	4	1	12	475
2020	443	10	5	17	4	0	18	497
2021	454	4	2	20	5	0	19	504
2022	476	5	2	16	5	0	28	532
2023	495	6	2	19	7	2	22	553
2024	470	9	5	21	3	3	25	536

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 Ellsworth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	460	n/a	n/a	32.8
2016	463	39.0	11.8	32
2017	463	36.4	12.7	34.6
2018	472	35.9	13.1	36.2
2019	475	35.9	13.2	38.3
2020	497	38.9	12.7	33
2021	504	39.9	12.6	34.3
2022	532	42.9	12.4	30.3
2023	553	42.9	12.8	27.1
2024	536	42.9	12.4	33.2

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 Ellsworth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	460	n/a	n/a	32.8
2016	463	39.0	11.8	32
2017	463	36.4	12.7	34.6
2018	472	35.9	13.1	36.2
2019	475	35.9	13.2	38.3
2020	497	38.9	12.7	33
2021	504	39.9	12.6	34.3
2022	532	42.9	12.4	30.3
2023	553	42.9	12.8	27.1
2024	536	42.9	12.4	33.2

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 Ellsworth High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,063
2019	$13,427
2020	$13,692
2021	$16,283
2022	$16,428
2023	$15,935

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ellsworth High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 102^nd of 123 High schools	59.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	475	553	16.4%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	12	19	58.3%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	437	495	13.3%
Two or More Races	12	22	83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.3%	27.1%	11.2%

Schools Near Ellsworth High School

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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
Ellsworth High School	Public	9-12	24 Lejok Street	Ellsworth	04605	Hancock County	Ellsworth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 667-4722	536	43	12.4	33.2%	470 (87.7%)	9 (1.7%)	21 (3.9%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (4.7%)	21.2	102^nd of 123 public high schools	17.1%		47.5	61^st of 98 public high schools	37.8%	41	49.5	27.5	34.2	$15,935
Sumner Memorial High School	Public	9-12	2456 US Hwy 1	Sullivan	04664	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 24	No	No	No	No	(207) 422-3510	246	24	10.2	35.4%	219 (89.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.5%)	45	49^th of 123 public high schools	60.2%		64.2	34^th of 98 public high schools	65.3%	15	50.0	38.8	51.5	$18,791
Mt Desert Island High School	Public	9-12	1081 Eagle Lake Road	Bar Harbor	04609	Hancock County	Mt Desert Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 288-5011	474	54	8.7	14.8%	416 (87.8%)	16 (3.4%)	14 (3.0%)	13 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	79.7	10^th of 123 public high schools	91.9%		85.3	7^th of 98 public high schools	92.9%	3	77.9	53.1	55.0	$25,557
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Ellsworth High School

What schools feed into Ellsworth High School?

Ellsworth High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ellsworth Elementary-Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Ellsworth High School?

Students at Ellsworth High School are 88% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Ellsworth High School a good school?

Ellsworth High School ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Maine high schools.

What district is Ellsworth High School in?

Ellsworth Public Schools

How many students attend Ellsworth High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 536 students attended Ellsworth High School.

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