Washburn District High School

Summary:

Washburn District High School is a small public high school in Washburn, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 91. While the school has shown improvement in its statewide ranking over the years, it faces some unique challenges compared to nearby schools.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.51%) compared to more diverse student populations at nearby schools like ME School of Science & Mathematics. Academically, Washburn District High School has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is higher than the 1-star rating of the overall ME School of Science & Mathematics district. However, the school faces a significant challenge with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 32.9% to 46.9% over the past three years, much higher than the 11.9% to 40.4% range at nearby schools.

Another area of concern is the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Washburn District High School, ranging from 42.7% to 51.65% over the past three years. This is higher than the 2.94% to 51.06% range at nearby schools, suggesting socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in the school's performance. While Washburn District High School has shown improvement, addressing these challenges related to attendance and socioeconomic status could be crucial for the school's continued growth and success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 33 School Street
       Washburn, ME  04786


(207) 455-4501

District: Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45

SchoolDigger Rank:
57th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,633 Help


Feeder schools for Washburn District High School:

Elementary:    Washburn District Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  83

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Asian:
3.6%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washburn District High School ranks better than 53.7% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.2. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88%), Asian (3.6%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washburn District High School is 9. (See more...)
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Compare Washburn District High School employs 9.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washburn District High School is $18,633.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Washburn District High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Washburn District High School 57th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Washburn District High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 45/Maine School Admin District 45 143rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washburn District High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 49.60 44th 103 57.3%
2011 33.82 75th 105 28.6%
2012 75.77 19th 107 82.2%
2013 42.23 59th 106 44.3%
2016 24.19 92nd 111 17.1%
2018 37.90 71st 114 37.7%
2023 42.20 57th 123 53.7%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Washburn District 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 184 184
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 184 184
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 193 193
1994 185 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 188
1995 159 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 163
1996 159 0 0 2 2 n/a n/a 0 163
1997 142 2 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 146
1998 132 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 139
1999 127 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 130
2000 115 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 120
2001 114 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 117
2002 121 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 125
2003 121 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 125
2004 121 1 2 1 3 n/a n/a 0 128
2005 129 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2006 97 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2007 112 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 113
2008 116 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 117
2009 106 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 109
2010 96 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 100
2011 106 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 110
2012 101 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 106
2013 113 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 117
2014 116 2 0 2 1 1 0 0 122
2015 113 3 0 3 1 2 0 0 122
2016 109 2 0 3 2 1 0 0 117
2017 92 3 0 3 0 1 0 0 99
2018 83 2 0 3 3 0 0 0 91
2019 92 0 0 4 3 0 1 0 100
2020 86 0 0 4 4 0 0 0 94
2021 93 0 1 6 3 0 0 0 103
2022 82 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 89
2023 86 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 91
2024 73 1 3 3 2 0 1 0 83

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 Washburn District High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 184 12.5 14.7 n/a
1992 184 12.6 14.6 n/a
1993 193 12.0 16.1 20.7
1994 188 11.5 16.3 21.3
1995 163 10.2 16.0 18.4
1996 163 10.2 16.0 18.4
1997 146 10.2 14.3 22.6
1998 139 11.2 12.4 25.9
1999 130 11.2 11.6 26.9
2000 120 10.2 11.8 n/a
2001 117 9.7 12.1 20.5
2002 125 10.6 11.8 34.4
2003 125 10.6 11.8 34.4
2004 128 10.0 12.8 31.3
2005 130 11.7 11.1 43.8
2006 99 11.1 8.9 43.4
2007 113 10.3 11.0 49.6
2008 117 12.3 9.5 45.3
2009 109 9.3 11.7 42.2
2010 100 9.1 10.9 42
2011 110 9.5 11.5 41.8
2012 106 9.9 10.6 n/a
2013 117 10.3 11.2 44.4
2014 122 10.0 12.2 50.8
2015 122 11.0 11.0 57.4
2016 117 10.0 11.7 43.6
2017 99 9.7 10.2 47.5
2018 91 11.3 8.0 40.7
2019 100 10.2 9.8 55
2020 94 10.2 9.2 54.3
2021 103 9.7 10.6 42.7
2022 89 9.7 9.1 42.7
2023 91 9.2 9.8 51.6
2024 83 9.2 9.0 37.3

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 Washburn District High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 184 12.5 14.7 n/a
1992 184 12.6 14.6 n/a
1993 193 12.0 16.1 20.7
1994 188 11.5 16.3 21.3
1995 163 10.2 16.0 18.4
1996 163 10.2 16.0 18.4
1997 146 10.2 14.3 22.6
1998 139 11.2 12.4 25.9
1999 130 11.2 11.6 26.9
2000 120 10.2 11.8 n/a
2001 117 9.7 12.1 20.5
2002 125 10.6 11.8 34.4
2003 125 10.6 11.8 34.4
2004 128 10.0 12.8 31.3
2005 130 11.7 11.1 43.8
2006 99 11.1 8.9 43.4
2007 113 10.3 11.0 49.6
2008 117 12.3 9.5 45.3
2009 109 9.3 11.7 42.2
2010 100 9.1 10.9 42
2011 110 9.5 11.5 41.8
2012 106 9.9 10.6 n/a
2013 117 10.3 11.2 44.4
2014 122 10.0 12.2 50.8
2015 122 11.0 11.0 57.4
2016 117 10.0 11.7 43.6
2017 99 9.7 10.2 47.5
2018 91 11.3 8.0 40.7
2019 100 10.2 9.8 55
2020 94 10.2 9.2 54.3
2021 103 9.7 10.6 42.7
2022 89 9.7 9.1 42.7
2023 91 9.2 9.8 51.6
2024 83 9.2 9.0 37.3

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 Washburn District High School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $17,159
2019 $14,250
2020 $16,038
2021 $17,066
2022 $21,400
2023 $18,633

Data source: Maine Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washburn District High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10091
 9%
African American01
American Indian30
 100%
Asian01
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White9286
 6.5%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55%51.6%
 3.4%


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Students at Washburn District High School are 88% White, 4% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 83 students attended Washburn District High School.

Washburn District High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Washburn District Elementary School

Washburn District High School ranks 57th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Maine Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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