Skowhegan Area High School

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Skowhegan Area High School ranks 62 nd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Skowhegan Area High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Skowhegan, Maine, with a student population of 719. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54, which is ranked 108 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Skowhegan Area High School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.79%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower representation of minority students. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 20th out of 82 high schools in 2020-2021 (4-star rating) to 62nd out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023 (3-star rating), indicating inconsistent performance. Additionally, the school's ranking for specific student groups, such as female students and white students, suggests potential performance gaps. Skowhegan Area High School's four-year graduation rate has also shown some variability, ranging from 82.0% in 2022-2023 to 87.8% in 2020-2021, though generally above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Winslow High School and Messalonskee High School consistently outperform Skowhegan Area High School in academic measures and statewide rankings, while Waterville Senior High School and Lawrence High School have similar performance. Skowhegan Area High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, has been mixed, with a potential decline in recent years. However, the school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds and ranked 2nd out of 13 Maine high schools for this student population in 2020-2021, suggesting effective support for this group.

Detail:

Public 9-12

61 Academy Circle
Skowhegan, ME 04976

(207) 474-5511

District: Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54

SchoolDigger Rank:
62^nd of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,225

Feeder schools for Skowhegan Area High School:

Elementary:	Bloomfield Elementary School
	Canaan Elementary School
	Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan
	Mill Stream Elementary School
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	North Elementary School
Middle:	Skowhegan Area Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 719

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

3.5%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Skowhegan Area High School ranks worse than 50.4% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Skowhegan Area 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 (91.8%), Hispanic (3.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Skowhegan Area High School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Skowhegan Area High School employs 54.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Skowhegan Area High School is $16,225.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Skowhegan Area High School 62^nd of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Skowhegan Area High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54 108^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Skowhegan Area High School

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Rank History for all students at Skowhegan Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	44.77	52^nd	103	49.5%
2011	48.84	48^th	105	54.3%
2012	41.25	57^th	107	46.7%
2013	39.70	66^th	106	37.7%
2015	6.27	88^th	98	10.2%
2016	53.44	43^rd	111	61.3%
2017	32.41	77^th	111	30.6%
2018	32.46	77^th	114	32.5%
2019	33.47	73^rd	114	36.0%
2021	82.57	20^th	82	75.6%
2022	62.07	37^th	98	62.2%
2023	40.86	62^nd	123	49.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Skowhegan Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.71	60^th	76	21.1%
2021	96.64	2^nd	13	84.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Skowhegan Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	21.30	76^th	92	17.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Skowhegan Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	39.89	48^th	92	47.8%

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Rank History for White students at Skowhegan Area High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.71	17^th	21	19.0%

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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 Skowhegan Area 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	993	993
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	975	975
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	964	964
1994	967	5	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	978
1995	965	3	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	978
1996	965	3	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	978
1997	976	5	8	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	995
1998	957	5	11	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	976
1999	910	8	10	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	932
2000	915	6	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	929
2001	959	5	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	969
2002	974	11	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	994
2003	974	11	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	994
2004	943	11	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	969
2005	931	9	9	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	954
2006	923	9	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	943
2007	947	4	5	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	965
2008	932	6	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	950
2009	910	3	6	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	925
2010	875	2	9	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	890
2011	825	2	1	3	9	1	7	0	848
2012	809	6	6	4	2	0	8	0	835
2013	824	7	7	6	2	0	5	0	851
2014	786	6	9	5	4	0	11	0	821
2015	768	8	10	7	4	0	16	0	813
2016	766	10	9	6	2	0	14	0	807
2017	772	9	6	10	4	0	14	0	815
2018	775	5	7	8	3	2	14	0	814
2019	707	7	5	17	5	2	17	0	760
2020	695	8	4	16	6	2	22	0	753
2021	675	8	3	19	2	0	22	0	729
2022	668	6	3	23	4	0	18	0	722
2023	660	4	6	25	3	1	20	0	719

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 Skowhegan Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	993	60.0	16.5	n/a
1992	975	61.6	15.8	n/a
1993	964	65.0	14.8	18.9
1994	978	60.7	16.1	19.6
1995	978	63.2	15.5	22.2
1996	978	63.2	15.5	22.2
1997	995	64.5	15.4	22.4
1998	976	65.7	14.9	19.7
1999	932	62.2	15.0	30.7
2000	929	58.5	15.9	30.6
2001	969	53.5	18.1	29.3
2002	994	66.3	15.0	31
2003	994	66.3	15.0	31
2004	969	68.3	14.2	35.3
2005	954	67.5	14.1	39.2
2006	943	69.4	13.6	49.8
2007	965	72.6	13.3	42.3
2008	950	92.3	10.3	41.3
2009	925	68.1	13.4	44.8
2010	890	71.1	12.5	50.1
2011	848	64.1	13.2	50.5
2012	835	64.0	13.0	8.4
2013	851	61.3	13.8	55.2
2014	821	59.1	13.8	58.2
2015	813	56.0	14.5	67.3
2016	807	57.0	14.1	64.8
2017	815	59.1	13.7	58
2018	814	57.4	14.1	56
2019	760	57.6	13.1	57.2
2020	753	56.0	13.4	53.8
2021	729	56.5	12.9	58.6
2022	722	55.5	13.0	63.4
2023	719	54.5	13.1	61.5

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 Skowhegan Area High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	993	60.0	16.5	n/a
1992	975	61.6	15.8	n/a
1993	964	65.0	14.8	18.9
1994	978	60.7	16.1	19.6
1995	978	63.2	15.5	22.2
1996	978	63.2	15.5	22.2
1997	995	64.5	15.4	22.4
1998	976	65.7	14.9	19.7
1999	932	62.2	15.0	30.7
2000	929	58.5	15.9	30.6
2001	969	53.5	18.1	29.3
2002	994	66.3	15.0	31
2003	994	66.3	15.0	31
2004	969	68.3	14.2	35.3
2005	954	67.5	14.1	39.2
2006	943	69.4	13.6	49.8
2007	965	72.6	13.3	42.3
2008	950	92.3	10.3	41.3
2009	925	68.1	13.4	44.8
2010	890	71.1	12.5	50.1
2011	848	64.1	13.2	50.5
2012	835	64.0	13.0	8.4
2013	851	61.3	13.8	55.2
2014	821	59.1	13.8	58.2
2015	813	56.0	14.5	67.3
2016	807	57.0	14.1	64.8
2017	815	59.1	13.7	58
2018	814	57.4	14.1	56
2019	760	57.6	13.1	57.2
2020	753	56.0	13.4	53.8
2021	729	56.5	12.9	58.6
2022	722	55.5	13.0	63.4
2023	719	54.5	13.1	61.5

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 Skowhegan Area High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,312
2019	$14,413
2020	$14,925
2021	$17,589
2022	$16,504
2023	$16,225

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Skowhegan Area High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 73^rd of 114 High schools	Ranks 62^nd of 123 High schools	13.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	760	719	5.4%
African American	7	4	42.9%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	5	6	20%
Hispanic	17	25	47.1%
Pacific Islander	2	1	50%
White	707	660	6.6%
Two or More Races	17	20	17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	61.5%	4.2%

Schools Near Skowhegan Area 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
Skowhegan Area High School	Public	9-12	61 Academy Circle	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54	No	No	No	No	(207) 474-5511	719	55	13.1	61.5%	660 (91.8%)	4 (0.6%)	25 (3.5%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.8%)	40.9	62^nd of 123 public high schools	49.6%		62.1	37^th of 98 public high schools	62.2%	25	58.7	40.3	40.5	$16,225
Overman Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	78 Water Street Suite 2	Skowhegan	04976	Somerset County	Community Regional Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(207) 858-1600	163	11	14.5	65.6%	158 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	4.2	123^rd of 123 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)	43.1	17.7	17.0	$12,684
Madison Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	486 Main Street	Madison	04950	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 59/Maine School Admin District 59	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(207) 696-3395	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Maine Academy of Natural Sciences	Public, Charter	9-12	13 Easler Road	Hinckley	04944	Somerset County	Maine Academy of Natural Sciences	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 238-4100	173	18	9.7	60.7%	160 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	55.3	32^nd of 123 public high schools	74.0%		39.8	73^rd of 98 public high schools	25.5%	41	73.5	35.3	42.9	$16,063
Carrabec High School	Public	9-12	160 N Main St	North Anson	04958	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74	No	No	No	No	(207) 635-2296	174	16	10.8	61.5%	164 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	4 (2.3%)	28.7	88^th of 123 public high schools	28.5%					(n/a)	45.7	37.0	40.9	$22,441
Lawrence High School	Public	9-12	9 School Street	Fairfield	04937	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 49/Maine School Admin District 49	No	No	No	No	(207) 453-4200	577	44	13.2	34.7%	553 (95.8%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28.7	87^th of 123 public high schools	29.3%		44.6	69^th of 98 public high schools	29.6%	18	51.5	45.4	31.2	$14,742
Messalonskee High School	Public	9-12	131 Messalonskee High Drive	Oakland	04963	Kennebec County	Regional School Unit 18	No	No	No	No	(207) 465-7381	725	52	14.0	24.7%	669 (92.3%)	6 (0.8%)	21 (2.9%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.9%)	65.2	22^nd of 123 public high schools	82.1%		61.8	38^th of 98 public high schools	61.2%	16	65.4	55.4	45.4	$14,950
Waterville Senior High School	Public	9-12	1 Brooklyn Ave	Waterville	04901	Kennebec County	Waterville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 873-2751	519	43	12.0	48.9%	437 (84.2%)	6 (1.2%)	33 (6.4%)	10 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	42.1	58^th of 123 public high schools	52.8%		36.7	74^th of 98 public high schools	24.5%	16	58.0	44.3	39.5	$17,610
Winslow High School	Public	9-12	20 Danielson St	Winslow	04901	Kennebec County	Winslow Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 872-1990	365	33	11.1	38.9%	332 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	52.3	37^th of 123 public high schools	69.9%		51.7	57^th of 98 public high schools	41.8%	20	70.4	38.3	40.7	$20,008

Frequently Asked Questions about Skowhegan Area High School

What schools feed into Skowhegan Area High School?

Skowhegan Area High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bloomfield Elementary School
Elementary : Canaan Elementary School
Elementary : Margaret Chase Smith School - Skowhegan
Elementary : Mill Stream Elementary School
Elementary : North Elementary School
Middle : Skowhegan Area Middle School

What district is Skowhegan Area High School in?

Regional School Unit 54/Maine School Admin District 54

How many students attend Skowhegan Area High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 719 students attended Skowhegan Area High School.

What is the racial makeup of Skowhegan Area High School?

Students at Skowhegan Area High School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Skowhegan Area High School a good school?

Skowhegan Area High School ranks 62^nd of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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