Central High School

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Central High School ranks 83 rd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central High School is a public high school located in Corinth, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 330. The school is part of the Hermon Public Schools district, which is ranked 151 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.48%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from 2 to 5 stars out of 5 on the SchoolDigger scale, with the most recent rating being 2 stars. Central High School's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 72.1% to 84.6% in recent years, which is lower than the nearby high-performing schools like Hampden Academy (88.6%) and Hermon High School (92.4%). Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 25.2% to 41.0% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools.

Central High School's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state and regional averages, indicating potential academic challenges. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students (39.09%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than some of the nearby schools. These factors suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a role in the school's performance, and targeted interventions and support could help the school improve and better serve its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

402 Main St
Corinth, ME 04427

(207) 285-3326

District: Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,019

Feeder schools for Central High School:

Elementary:	Central Community Elementary School
Middle:	Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 330

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.5%

Two or more races:

1.2%

Hispanic:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central High School ranks worse than 67.5% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.18. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Central 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 (98.5%), two or more races (1.2%), Hispanic (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central High School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Central High School employs 21.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central High School is $15,019.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Central High School 83^rd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Central High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64 151^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	59.29	29^th	103	71.8%
2011	34.57	73^rd	105	30.5%
2012	31.69	76^th	107	29.0%
2013	32.07	80^th	106	24.5%
2015	27.54	50^th	98	49.0%
2016	25.91	87^th	111	21.6%
2017	43.49	58^th	111	47.7%
2018	38.28	69^th	114	39.5%
2019	43.28	51^st	114	55.3%
2022	90.37	2^nd	98	98.0%
2023	32.18	83^rd	123	32.5%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.01	36^th	76	52.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.15	44^th	92	52.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Central High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	31.79	59^th	92	35.9%

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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 Central 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	350	350
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	407	407
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	399	399
1994	400	3	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	406
1995	379	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1996	379	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	381
1997	372	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1998	372	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
1999	367	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	370
2000	386	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
2001	360	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	364
2002	358	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	364
2003	358	2	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	364
2004	390	2	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	397
2005	414	3	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	424
2006	455	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
2007	417	4	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2008	373	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	379
2009	374	5	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2010	366	4	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	374
2011	344	3	0	2	1	0	7	0	357
2012	338	4	0	3	0	0	2	0	347
2013	343	2	0	2	0	0	3	0	350
2014	381	2	0	2	0	0	2	0	387
2015	368	2	0	3	2	0	4	0	379
2016	324	3	1	3	3	0	5	0	339
2017	287	3	1	6	1	0	4	0	302
2018	269	2	2	6	5	0	7	0	291
2019	290	3	1	5	2	0	8	0	309
2020	280	3	0	0	2	0	6	0	291
2021	295	1	0	0	2	0	6	0	304
2022	314	2	0	6	0	0	2	0	324
2023	325	0	0	1	0	0	4	0	330

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 Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	350	24.2	14.4	n/a
1992	407	22.7	17.9	n/a
1993	399	20.7	19.3	28.3
1994	406	20.6	19.7	26.6
1995	381	22.7	16.8	21
1996	381	22.7	16.8	21
1997	375	21.8	17.2	20.5
1998	377	21.0	18.0	23.1
1999	370	22.4	16.5	30.5
2000	389	23.0	16.9	33.2
2001	364	23.0	15.8	31.6
2002	364	24.5	14.9	34.9
2003	364	24.5	14.9	34.9
2004	397	24.6	16.1	35.3
2005	424	26.8	15.8	37.7
2006	461	27.1	17.0	36.7
2007	424	27.9	15.2	39.4
2008	379	38.4	9.9	40.9
2009	383	27.6	13.4	41.5
2010	374	27.3	13.7	49.5
2011	357	26.8	13.3	50.7
2012	347	26.7	12.9	8.6
2013	350	27.0	12.9	42.9
2014	387	28.1	13.7	48.6
2015	379	27.0	14.0	51.5
2016	339	25.0	13.5	46
2017	302	25.1	12.0	40.7
2018	291	21.5	13.5	24.7
2019	309	21.9	14.1	44.7
2020	291	21.5	13.5	43.3
2021	304	21.7	14.0	48.7
2022	324	21.5	15.0	47.2
2023	330	21.5	15.3	39.1

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 Central High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	350	24.2	14.4	n/a
1992	407	22.7	17.9	n/a
1993	399	20.7	19.3	28.3
1994	406	20.6	19.7	26.6
1995	381	22.7	16.8	21
1996	381	22.7	16.8	21
1997	375	21.8	17.2	20.5
1998	377	21.0	18.0	23.1
1999	370	22.4	16.5	30.5
2000	389	23.0	16.9	33.2
2001	364	23.0	15.8	31.6
2002	364	24.5	14.9	34.9
2003	364	24.5	14.9	34.9
2004	397	24.6	16.1	35.3
2005	424	26.8	15.8	37.7
2006	461	27.1	17.0	36.7
2007	424	27.9	15.2	39.4
2008	379	38.4	9.9	40.9
2009	383	27.6	13.4	41.5
2010	374	27.3	13.7	49.5
2011	357	26.8	13.3	50.7
2012	347	26.7	12.9	8.6
2013	350	27.0	12.9	42.9
2014	387	28.1	13.7	48.6
2015	379	27.0	14.0	51.5
2016	339	25.0	13.5	46
2017	302	25.1	12.0	40.7
2018	291	21.5	13.5	24.7
2019	309	21.9	14.1	44.7
2020	291	21.5	13.5	43.3
2021	304	21.7	14.0	48.7
2022	324	21.5	15.0	47.2
2023	330	21.5	15.3	39.1

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 Central High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,677
2019	$12,603
2020	$14,030
2021	$14,839
2022	$13,720
2023	$15,019

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 51^st of 114 High schools	Ranks 83^rd of 123 High schools	22.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	309	330	6.8%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	1	80%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	290	325	12.1%
Two or More Races	8	4	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.7%	39.1%	5.6%

Schools Near Central 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
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	330	22	15.3	39.1%	325 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	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
Dexter Regional High School	Public	9-12	12 Abbott Hill Rd	Dexter	04930	Penobscot County	Maine School Admin District 46	No	No	No	No	(207) 924-5536	266	22	12.0	49.2%	255 (95.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	50	41^st of 123 public high schools	66.7%		30.9	81^st of 98 public high schools	17.3%	40	68.2	40.9	39.0	$17,212
Hermon High School	Public	9-12	2415 Route 2	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4027	584	38	15.3	22.4%	554 (94.9%)	6 (1.0%)	13 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	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
Nokomis Regional High School	Public	9-12	291 Williams Road Suite 2	Newport	04953	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	No	(207) 368-4354	634	48	13.2	41.3%	572 (90.2%)	5 (0.8%)	21 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (4.9%)	15.5	114^th of 123 public high schools	7.3%		69.9	25^th of 98 public high schools	74.5%	89	38.7	25.6	36.0	$15,237
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	885 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 992-5500	1,107	83	13.4	37.0%	907 (81.9%)	36 (3.3%)	47 (4.2%)	29 (2.6%)	20 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.1%)	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
Penquis Valley Middle/High School	Public	5-12	48 Penquis Drive	Milo	04463	Piscataquis County	Regional School Unit 41/Maine School Admin District 41	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 943-7346	372	34	11.1	77.4%	342 (91.9%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	6.5	120^th of 123 public high schools	2.4%		1	96^th of 98 public high schools	2.0%	24	42.2	28.4	19.4	$18,500
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	536	43	12.4	45.9%	476 (88.8%)	11 (2.1%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	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
Orono High School	Public	9-12	14 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-4916	373	32	11.5	34.0%	334 (89.5%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	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
Brewer High School	Public	9-12	261 Center Street	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 989-4140	720	48	15.0	30.4%	649 (90.1%)	12 (1.7%)	21 (2.9%)	7 (1.0%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.9%)	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
Hampden Academy	Public	9-12	89 Western Avenue	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3791	811	53	15.3	22.8%	761 (93.8%)	13 (1.6%)	8 (1.0%)	7 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Central High School

Is Central High School a good school?

Central High School ranks 83^rd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Central High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 330 students attended Central High School.

What schools feed into Central High School?

Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Central Community Elementary School
Middle : Central Middle School

What district is Central High School in?

Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64

What is the racial makeup of Central High School?

Students at Central High School are 98% White, 1% Two or more races.

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