Casco Bay High School

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Casco Bay High School ranks 43 rd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Casco Bay High School is a public high school located in Portland, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 382 students. The school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and high graduation rates compared to nearby schools.

Casco Bay High School has a more racially diverse student body than surrounding schools, with 53.4% White, 27.49% African American, 7.85% Hispanic, and 6.28% Asian students. Academically, the school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with 69.23% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 46.25% in Mathematics. Additionally, Casco Bay High School maintains high four-year graduation rates, at 93.5% in 2021-2022 and 91.0% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the nearby Portland High School (77.2%) and Deering High School (66.4%).

However, Casco Bay High School faces some challenges, including a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 26.4% in 2020-2021 to 33.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Portland High School (34.3%) and Deering High School (45.4%). Additionally, the school struggles to serve students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 65 out of 76 Maine high schools for its performance with low-income students in the 2018-2019 school year. When compared to high-performing schools like Scarborough High School and Greely High School, Casco Bay High School lags behind in some academic metrics, suggesting room for improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

196 Allen Avenue
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 874-8160

District: Portland Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,387

Feeder schools for Casco Bay High School:

Elementary:	Amanda C Rowe School
	Cliff Island School
	East End Community School
	Gerald E Talbot Community School
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	Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
	Howard C Reiche Community School
	Longfellow School-Portland
	Ocean Avenue
	Peaks Island School
	Presumpscot School
Middle:	King Middle School
	Lincoln Middle School
	Lyman Moore Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 382

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.4%

African American:

27.5%

Hispanic:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Casco Bay High School ranks better than 65% of high schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 3 ranked high schools in the Portland Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Casco Bay 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 Casco Bay High School has the smallest high school student body size in the Portland Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (53.4%), African American (27.5%), Hispanic (7.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Casco Bay High School is 12.8. 1 high schools in the Portland Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Casco Bay High School employs 29.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Casco Bay High School is $16,387, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Portland Public Schools District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Casco Bay High School 43^rd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Casco Bay High School in the ranking list.)

Portland Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Portland Public Schools 119^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Casco Bay High School

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Rank History for all students at Casco Bay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	69.04	23^rd	103	77.7%
2011	53.29	44^th	105	58.1%
2012	88.16	11^th	107	89.7%
2013	54.99	37^th	106	65.1%
2015	39.15	33^rd	98	66.3%
2016	89.25	11^th	111	90.1%
2017	65.42	29^th	111	73.9%
2018	89.36	12^th	114	89.5%
2019	63.45	31^st	114	72.8%
2022	63.83	35^th	98	64.3%
2023	48.68	43^rd	123	65.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Casco Bay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.24	65^th	76	14.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Casco Bay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	50.65	36^th	92	60.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Casco Bay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	62.81	30^th	92	67.4%

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Rank History for White students at Casco Bay High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	91.02	3^rd	21	85.7%

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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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Reviews:

by a student
Monday, October 9, 2017

Great school! Very accepting Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 29, 2010

This learning style may not be for every student. If your student wants a place to be welcomed, not judged by others and have the most wonderful principal and staff known to this earth, this may be the school for you. Contrary to some opinions, most students at Casco Bay High School have superior intelligence but do not fit into a "normal" mold and therefore, need not belong to a social click to thrive. This school encourages students differences and rewards them for individuality. Staff are encouraged to get to know the student as a person, not just another face. I believe this school has saved my son's life. He knows his value in the real world and has learned to dismiss the "middle school drama". Close Quote

Enrollment information for Casco Bay High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	71	7	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	83
2007	145	12	6	4	1	n/a	n/a	168
2008	155	18	6	5	2	n/a	n/a	186
2009	174	40	8	8	2	n/a	n/a	232
2010	188	44	4	12	1	n/a	n/a	249
2011	207	51	2	14	2	0	0	276
2012	195	53	8	15	2	0	2	275
2013	191	67	10	11	0	0	3	282
2014	229	70	12	17	0	0	7	335
2015	242	82	17	21	0	0	6	368
2016	264	86	19	16	0	0	4	389
2017	259	78	16	18	0	0	7	378
2018	255	88	19	18	0	0	6	386
2019	250	92	19	18	0	0	11	390
2020	239	94	22	23	0	0	12	390
2021	223	104	24	30	0	0	14	395
2022	219	110	19	28	0	0	15	391
2023	204	105	24	30	0	0	19	382

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 Casco Bay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	83	7.7	10.8	n/a
2007	168	14.8	11.4	35.7
2008	186	21.1	8.8	36
2009	232	19.9	10.0	37.5
2010	249	19.7	12.6	44.2
2011	276	19.4	14.2	41.3
2012	275	20.6	13.3	3.3
2013	282	19.9	14.1	45.4
2014	335	23.2	14.4	44.5
2015	368	26.0	14.1	47.6
2016	389	28.0	13.8	46.3
2017	378	26.8	14.1	45.8
2018	386	27.8	13.8	45.9
2019	390	26.1	14.9	45.1
2020	390	27.4	14.2	45.1
2021	395	26.1	15.1	44.3
2022	391	27.7	14.1	37.1
2023	382	29.8	12.8	34

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 Casco Bay High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	83	7.7	10.8	n/a
2007	168	14.8	11.4	35.7
2008	186	21.1	8.8	36
2009	232	19.9	10.0	37.5
2010	249	19.7	12.6	44.2
2011	276	19.4	14.2	41.3
2012	275	20.6	13.3	3.3
2013	282	19.9	14.1	45.4
2014	335	23.2	14.4	44.5
2015	368	26.0	14.1	47.6
2016	389	28.0	13.8	46.3
2017	378	26.8	14.1	45.8
2018	386	27.8	13.8	45.9
2019	390	26.1	14.9	45.1
2020	390	27.4	14.2	45.1
2021	395	26.1	15.1	44.3
2022	391	27.7	14.1	37.1
2023	382	29.8	12.8	34

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 Casco Bay High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,287
2019	$12,200
2020	$13,001
2021	$14,606
2022	$15,304
2023	$16,387

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Casco Bay High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 114 High schools	Ranks 43^rd of 123 High schools	7.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	390	382	2.1%
African American	92	105	14.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	24	26.3%
Hispanic	18	30	66.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	250	204	18.4%
Two or More Races	11	19	72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.1%	34%	11.1%

Schools Near Casco Bay 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
Casco Bay High School	Public	9-12	196 Allen Avenue	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8160	382	30	12.8	34.0%	204 (53.4%)	105 (27.5%)	30 (7.9%)	24 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	48.7	43^rd of 123 public high schools	65.0%		63.8	35^th of 98 public high schools	64.3%	8	69.2	46.3	31.1	$16,387
Deering High School	Public	9-12	370 Stevens Avenue	Portland	04103	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8260	750	61	12.3	54.1%	318 (42.4%)	260 (34.7%)	80 (10.7%)	46 (6.1%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.6%)	9.5	118^th of 123 public high schools	4.1%		0	98^th of 98 public high schools	0.0%	20	48.4	31.6	17.1	$21,088
Baxter Academy for Technical & Sciences	Public, Charter	9-12	185 Lancaster Street	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Baxter Academy for Technology and Science	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 699-5500	355	26	13.8	16.9%	314 (88.5%)	13 (3.7%)	10 (2.8%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	98	1^st of 123 public high schools	99.2%		87.8	5^th of 98 public high schools	94.9%	4			65.6	$14,487
Portland High School	Public	9-12	284 Cumberland AV	Portland	04101	Cumberland County	Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 874-8250	952	69	13.8	32.9%	505 (53.0%)	206 (21.6%)	133 (14.0%)	39 (4.1%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.9%)	36.1	73^rd of 123 public high schools	40.7%		26.4	84^th of 98 public high schools	14.3%	11	56.2	46.7	33.6	$17,468
Falmouth High School	Public	9-12	74 Woodville Road	Falmouth	04105	Cumberland County	Falmouth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 781-7429	706	65	10.8	3.4%	621 (88.0%)	16 (2.3%)	15 (2.1%)	50 (7.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	89.4	6^th of 123 public high schools	95.1%		72.3	22^nd of 98 public high schools	77.6%	16	72.8	69.2	73.3	$22,141
Westbrook High School	Public	9-12	125 Stroudwater Street	Westbrook	04092	Cumberland County	Westbrook Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 854-0810	711	55	12.9	59.2%	468 (65.8%)	133 (18.7%)	35 (4.9%)	42 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (4.5%)	21.3	101^st of 123 public high schools	17.9%		25.4	86^th of 98 public high schools	12.2%	15	55.0	38.9	23.6	$16,063
Arthur R. Gould School--LCYDC	Public	7-12	675 Westbrook Street	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	Arthur R. Gould School--LCYDC	No	No	No	No	(207) 822-2660	9	0	1.5	66.7%	6 (66.7%)	2 (22.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
South Portland High School	Public	9-12	637 Highland Avenue	South Portland	04106	Cumberland County	South Portland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 767-3266	1,019	76	13.4	26.6%	645 (63.3%)	209 (20.5%)	80 (7.9%)	39 (3.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (4.3%)	19.6	107^th of 123 public high schools	13.0%		16.4	92^nd of 98 public high schools	6.1%	15	57.9	29.9	24.4	$16,728
Maine Connections Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	7-12	8 Science Park Road	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Maine Connections Academy	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	(207) 805-3254	466	23	20.5	40.8%	417 (89.5%)	11 (2.4%)	9 (1.9%)	5 (1.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.1%)	63.7	25^th of 123 public high schools	79.7%		82.3	11^th of 98 public high schools	88.8%	14	78.0	33.3	57.5	$11,444
Greely High School	Public	9-12	303 Main Street	Cumberland	04021	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 51/Maine School Admin District 51	No	No	No	No	(207) 828-4805	599	64	9.3	2.7%	551 (92.0%)	10 (1.7%)	13 (2.2%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	96.1	2^nd of 123 public high schools	98.4%		88.9	4^th of 98 public high schools	95.9%	2	86.6	72.9	61.2	$25,123

Frequently Asked Questions about Casco Bay High School

What schools feed into Casco Bay High School?

Casco Bay High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Amanda C Rowe School
Elementary : Cliff Island School
Elementary : East End Community School
Elementary : Gerald E Talbot Community School
Elementary : Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
Elementary : Howard C Reiche Community School
Elementary : Longfellow School-Portland
Elementary : Ocean Avenue
Elementary : Peaks Island School
Elementary : Presumpscot School
Middle : King Middle School
Middle : Lincoln Middle School
Middle : Lyman Moore Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Casco Bay High School?

Students at Casco Bay High School are 53% White, 27% African American, 8% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Casco Bay High School in?

Portland Public Schools

How many students attend Casco Bay High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 382 students attended Casco Bay High School.

Is Casco Bay High School a good school?

Casco Bay High School ranks 43^rd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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