Massabesic High School

Summary:

Massabesic High School is a public high school located in Waterboro, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of around 910. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57, which is ranked 93 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Massabesic High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its district averages in standardized test scores, with only 51.76% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 33.54% in Mathematics, and 31.79% in Science. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 84.0% in 2021-2022 to 90.5% in 2022-2023, which is still lower than the state average and some nearby high schools like Scarborough High School and Wells High School. Additionally, Massabesic High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 40.9% in 2021-2022 and 35.5% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools.

Massabesic High School's student population is predominantly white, with over 95% of students identifying as such, higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools like Biddeford High School. The school's performance on standardized tests is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with rankings among the lowest in the state. When compared to nearby high schools, Massabesic High School generally underperforms in academic metrics, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism, with schools like Scarborough High School, Gorham High School, and Wells High School consistently outperforming it across these key indicators.

Detail:

Public 9-12

88 West Road
Waterboro, ME 04087

(207) 247-3141

District: Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,868

Feeder schools for Massabesic High School:

Elementary:	Alfred Elementary School
	Line Elementary
	Lyman Elementary School
	Shapleigh Memorial School
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	Waterboro Elementary School
Middle:	Massabesic Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 910

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Massabesic High School ranks worse than 81.3% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Massabesic 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 (95.5%), two or more races (2.2%), American Indian (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Massabesic High School is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare Massabesic High School employs 58.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Massabesic High School is $15,868.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Massabesic High School 100^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Massabesic High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 93^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Massabesic High School

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Rank History for all students at Massabesic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	49.17	45^th	103	56.3%
2011	50.71	46^th	105	56.2%
2012	31.48	78^th	107	27.1%
2013	35.22	75^th	106	29.2%
2015	17.62	64^th	98	34.7%
2016	43.64	57^th	111	48.6%
2017	32.61	75^th	111	32.4%
2018	31.45	80^th	114	29.8%
2019	24.26	91^st	114	20.2%
2021	39.74	72^nd	82	12.2%
2022	15.00	93^rd	98	5.1%
2023	21.32	100^th	123	18.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	16.11	70^th	76	7.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Massabesic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.03	56^th	92	39.1%
2021	52.13	17^th	22	22.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Massabesic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	15.17	82^nd	92	10.9%
2021	20.07	19^th	22	13.6%

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Rank History for White students at Massabesic High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	9.57	20^th	21	4.8%

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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 Massabesic 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	824	824
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	845	845
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	844	844
1994	881	2	0	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	888
1995	921	6	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	932
1996	921	6	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	932
1997	883	6	10	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	903
1998	910	5	1	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	927
1999	954	6	3	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	969
2000	974	5	6	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	995
2001	1066	4	6	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	1092
2002	1148	7	5	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2003	1148	7	5	8	7	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2004	1123	6	4	10	9	n/a	n/a	0	1152
2005	1121	8	2	13	13	n/a	n/a	0	1157
2006	1121	8	10	10	10	n/a	n/a	0	1159
2007	1146	6	12	8	5	n/a	n/a	0	1177
2008	1177	9	8	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	1204
2009	1172	8	5	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	1194
2010	1070	7	5	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	1093
2011	1090	9	8	3	7	0	2	0	1119
2012	1013	10	9	4	3	2	5	0	1046
2013	1002	8	11	7	7	1	9	0	1045
2014	989	9	12	9	4	1	18	0	1042
2015	993	10	9	11	4	1	18	0	1046
2016	968	7	9	11	5	1	18	0	1019
2017	935	9	8	8	2	0	23	0	985
2018	882	8	5	15	0	0	20	0	930
2019	840	11	5	12	2	0	13	0	883
2020	839	10	5	12	5	1	12	0	884
2021	852	9	4	9	4	0	13	0	891
2022	863	7	4	9	6	0	19	0	908
2023	869	5	4	6	6	0	20	0	910

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 Massabesic High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	824	65.6	12.5	n/a
1992	845	61.3	13.7	n/a
1993	844	61.3	13.8	11.7
1994	888	59.4	14.9	13.3
1995	932	61.9	15.1	12.2
1996	932	61.9	15.1	12.2
1997	903	63.6	14.2	11.7
1998	927	64.0	14.5	13.4
1999	969	64.0	15.1	19.6
2000	995	65.0	15.3	19.4
2001	1092	66.0	16.5	16.9
2002	1175	74.3	15.8	16.3
2003	1175	74.3	15.8	16.3
2004	1152	72.7	15.8	20.1
2005	1157	78.8	14.7	23.5
2006	1159	78.5	14.8	23
2007	1177	80.9	14.5	23.8
2008	1204	104.2	11.6	25
2009	1194	79.2	14.8	28.1
2010	1093	81.8	13.3	29.3
2011	1119	73.7	15.1	35.4
2012	1046	73.4	14.2	9.7
2013	1045	77.6	13.4	37.6
2014	1042	75.7	13.7	39.8
2015	1046	74.0	14.1	39.7
2016	1019	75.0	13.5	38.8
2017	985	71.3	13.8	36.5
2018	930	73.8	12.6	36
2019	883	71.3	12.3	46.7
2020	884	69.6	12.7	34.6
2021	891	65.2	13.6	27.9
2022	908	61.2	14.8	26
2023	910	58.2	15.6	26

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 Massabesic High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	824	65.6	12.5	n/a
1992	845	61.3	13.7	n/a
1993	844	61.3	13.8	11.7
1994	888	59.4	14.9	13.3
1995	932	61.9	15.1	12.2
1996	932	61.9	15.1	12.2
1997	903	63.6	14.2	11.7
1998	927	64.0	14.5	13.4
1999	969	64.0	15.1	19.6
2000	995	65.0	15.3	19.4
2001	1092	66.0	16.5	16.9
2002	1175	74.3	15.8	16.3
2003	1175	74.3	15.8	16.3
2004	1152	72.7	15.8	20.1
2005	1157	78.8	14.7	23.5
2006	1159	78.5	14.8	23
2007	1177	80.9	14.5	23.8
2008	1204	104.2	11.6	25
2009	1194	79.2	14.8	28.1
2010	1093	81.8	13.3	29.3
2011	1119	73.7	15.1	35.4
2012	1046	73.4	14.2	9.7
2013	1045	77.6	13.4	37.6
2014	1042	75.7	13.7	39.8
2015	1046	74.0	14.1	39.7
2016	1019	75.0	13.5	38.8
2017	985	71.3	13.8	36.5
2018	930	73.8	12.6	36
2019	883	71.3	12.3	46.7
2020	884	69.6	12.7	34.6
2021	891	65.2	13.6	27.9
2022	908	61.2	14.8	26
2023	910	58.2	15.6	26

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 Massabesic High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$14,639
2019	$15,052
2020	$15,550
2021	$16,913
2022	$15,273
2023	$15,868

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Massabesic High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 91^st of 114 High schools	Ranks 100^th of 123 High schools	1.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	883	910	3.1%
African American	11	5	54.5%
American Indian	2	6	200%
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	12	6	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	840	869	3.5%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.7%	26%	20.6%

Schools Near Massabesic 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
Massabesic High School	Public	9-12	88 West Road	Waterboro	04087	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	No	(207) 247-3141	910	58	15.6	26.0%	869 (95.5%)	5 (0.5%)	6 (0.7%)	4 (0.4%)	6 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.2%)	21.3	100^th of 123 public high schools	18.7%		15	93^rd of 98 public high schools	5.1%	7	51.8	33.5	31.8	$15,868
Sanford High School	Public	9-12	100 Alumni Blvd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 324-4050	1,065	76	13.9	37.4%	939 (88.2%)	22 (2.1%)	40 (3.8%)	16 (1.5%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.0%)	33.1	82^nd of 123 public high schools	33.3%		25.2	87^th of 98 public high schools	11.2%	5	56.1	37.4	38.2	$15,969
Bonny Eagle High School	Public	9-12	700 Saco Road	Standish	04084	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 06/Maine School Admin District 06	No	No	No	No	(207) 929-3840	1,021	88	11.6	25.6%	930 (91.1%)	9 (0.9%)	23 (2.3%)	12 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.0%)	20.4	105^th of 123 public high schools	14.6%		25	88^th of 98 public high schools	10.2%	17	48.3	33.2	32.4	$17,152
Biddeford High School	Public	8-12	20 Maplewood Avenue	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 282-1596	712	54	13.2	49.2%	576 (80.9%)	42 (5.9%)	43 (6.0%)	18 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	19.7	106^th of 123 public high schools	13.8%		45.5	66^th of 98 public high schools	32.7%	40	57.1	34.0	22.9	$17,485
Kennebunk High School	Public	9-12	89 Fletcher Street	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-1110	756	62	12.1	10.7%	688 (91.0%)	12 (1.6%)	23 (3.0%)	17 (2.2%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	8 (1.1%)	69.6	19^th of 123 public high schools	84.6%		56	52^nd of 98 public high schools	46.9%	33	79.1	50.8	40.9	$23,363
Noble High School	Public	8-12	100 Noble Way	North Berwick	03906	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	No	(207) 284-3000	1,201	101	11.8	24.4%	1,090 (90.8%)	8 (0.7%)	36 (3.0%)	13 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (4.5%)	34.3	79^th of 123 public high schools	35.8%		44.9	68^th of 98 public high schools	30.6%	11	61.7	33.3	35.4	$17,201
Wells High School	Public	9-12	200 Sanford RD	Wells	04090	York County	Wells-Ogunquit Central School District	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 646-7011	415	36	11.6	10.1%	373 (89.9%)	9 (2.2%)	13 (3.1%)	11 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.9%)	54.8	33^rd of 123 public high schools	73.2%		60	42^nd of 98 public high schools	57.1%	9	61.1	50.9	45.6	$23,080
Old Orchard Beach High School	Public	9-12	40 E Emerson Cummings Blvd	Old Orchard Beach	04064	York County	Regional School Unit 23	No	No	No	No	(207) 934-4461	203	26	7.7	35.0%	182 (89.7%)	9 (4.4%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	44.5	50^th of 123 public high schools	59.3%					(n/a)	60.4	36.2	46.8	$29,434
Gorham High School	Public	9-12	41 Morrill Avenue	Gorham	04038	Cumberland County	Gorham Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 222-1100	810	62	13.1	14.4%	730 (90.1%)	20 (2.5%)	21 (2.6%)	20 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.2%)	70.4	15^th of 123 public high schools	87.8%		66.2	32^nd of 98 public high schools	67.3%	17	74.8	44.1	59.4	$19,426
Scarborough High School	Public	9-12	11 Municipal Drive	Scarborough	04074	Cumberland County	Scarborough Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 730-5000	907	80	11.3	8.2%	790 (87.1%)	49 (5.4%)	13 (1.4%)	50 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	93.9	4^th of 123 public high schools	96.7%		67.6	29^th of 98 public high schools	70.4%	25	83.3	67.4	64.0	$20,630

Frequently Asked Questions about Massabesic High School

What schools feed into Massabesic High School?

Massabesic High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Alfred Elementary School
Elementary : Line Elementary
Elementary : Lyman Elementary School
Elementary : Shapleigh Memorial School
Elementary : Waterboro Elementary School
Middle : Massabesic Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Massabesic High School?

Students at Massabesic High School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Massabesic High School in?

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57

How many students attend Massabesic High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 910 students attended Massabesic High School.

Is Massabesic High School a good school?

Massabesic High School ranks in the bottom 18.7% of Maine high schools.

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