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Vinalhaven School

Summary:

Vinalhaven School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 with 157 students in the small island community of Vinalhaven, Maine. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it faces some unique challenges compared to nearby schools on other Maine islands.

Vinalhaven School has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates than the state average, reaching as high as 60.2% in 2021-2022. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are lower than the state averages. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting a more personalized learning environment. Interestingly, the nearby Islesboro Central School has higher academic performance, while North Haven Community School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate.

Another notable difference is the socioeconomic status of the student populations. Vinalhaven School has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 22.89% to 44.64% over the past three years, compared to the nearby island schools. This suggests that Vinalhaven School may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique challenges faced by its student population, which could include addressing attendance issues and providing additional academic support.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 22 Arcola Lane
       Vinalhaven, ME  04863

(207) 863-4800

District: Regional School Unit 08/Maine School Admin District 08

SchoolDigger Rank:
99th of 123 Maine Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $30,482 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  7.4 Help
Number of students:  157

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.5%
Two or more races:
1.9%
Hispanic:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vinalhaven School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2013 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.68. (See more...)
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Compare Details Vinalhaven School ranks worse than 80.5% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.5. (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 (97.5%), two or more races (1.9%), Hispanic (0.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vinalhaven School is 7.4. (See more...)
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Compare Vinalhaven School employs 21 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vinalhaven School is $30,482.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Vinalhaven School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Vinalhaven School 99th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Vinalhaven School in the ranking list.)



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Rank History for Vinalhaven School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.91 91st 192 52.6%
2007 46.47 112th 198 43.4%
2008 31.53 157th 195 19.5%
2009 48.39 115th 209 45.0%
2010 25.60 170th 193 11.9%
2011 30.74 148th 186 20.4%
2012 36.09 199th 258 22.9%
2013 37.68 185th 261 29.1%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Vinalhaven School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools ME State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 61.32 35th 105 66.7%
2013 17.43 96th 106 9.4%
2015 18.25 63rd 98 35.7%
2017 40.24 66th 111 40.5%
2021 10.79 81st 82 1.2%
2022 29.19 82nd 98 16.3%
2023 21.50 99th 123 19.5%
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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Vinalhaven School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 218 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2005 211 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2006 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2007 204 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2008 201 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2009 192 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2010 174 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2011 170 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 170
2012 191 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 191
2013 184 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 187
2014 177 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 179
2015 179 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 179
2016 173 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 176
2017 166 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 170
2018 172 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 174
2019 158 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 161
2020 171 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 174
2021 167 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 168
2022 161 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 166
2023 153 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 157

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

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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 Vinalhaven School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 218 20.0 10.9 n/a
2005 212 22.7 9.3 n/a
2006 217 21.7 10.0 n/a
2007 205 22.6 9.1 n/a
2008 202 28.1 7.2 0.5
2009 193 21.0 8.4 29.5
2010 175 22.2 7.8 40
2011 170 21.2 8.0 42.4
2012 191 20.5 9.2 12
2013 187 23.3 8.0 47.6
2014 179 22.5 7.9 49.7
2015 179 21.0 8.5 48.6
2016 176 19.0 9.2 48.3
2017 170 21.9 7.7 31.2
2018 174 21.0 8.2 41.4
2019 161 22.6 7.1 42.9
2020 174 24.0 7.2 35.6
2021 168 23.8 7.0 44.6
2022 166 22.6 7.3 22.9
2023 157 21.0 7.4 29.9

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 Vinalhaven School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 218 20.0 10.9 n/a
2005 212 22.7 9.3 n/a
2006 217 21.7 10.0 n/a
2007 205 22.6 9.1 n/a
2008 202 28.1 7.2 0.5
2009 193 21.0 8.4 29.5
2010 175 22.2 7.8 40
2011 170 21.2 8.0 42.4
2012 191 20.5 9.2 12
2013 187 23.3 8.0 47.6
2014 179 22.5 7.9 49.7
2015 179 21.0 8.5 48.6
2016 176 19.0 9.2 48.3
2017 170 21.9 7.7 31.2
2018 174 21.0 8.2 41.4
2019 161 22.6 7.1 42.9
2020 174 24.0 7.2 35.6
2021 168 23.8 7.0 44.6
2022 166 22.6 7.3 22.9
2023 157 21.0 7.4 29.9

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 Vinalhaven School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $18,502
2019 $23,754
2020 $21,506
2021 $25,676
2022 $25,540
2023 $30,482

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vinalhaven 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Vinalhaven School)35.779.7
 44%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 08/Maine School Admin District 08)35.779.7
 44%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)55.983.8
 27.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students161157
 2.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White158153
 3.2%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.9%29.9%
 12.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vinalhaven School

Vinalhaven School ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Maine alternative schools.

Students at Vinalhaven School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 157 students attended Vinalhaven School.


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