Carrabec High School

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Carrabec High School ranks 88 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Carrabec High School is a public high school located in North Anson, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 174 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74, which is ranked 120 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carrabec High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 36th out of 111 high schools in 2016-2017 to 105th out of 114 in 2017-2018. Its current ranking is 88th out of 123 high schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, which is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Maine Academy of Natural Sciences (ranked 32nd with a 4-star rating) and Mt Abram Regional High School (ranked 59th with a 3-star rating). The school's four-year graduation rate has varied, ranging from 78.5% in 2022-2023 to 90.7% in 2021-2022, with the lower 2022-2023 rate being a potential area for improvement.

Carrabec High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.3% in 2020-2021 to 36.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (45.65%), Mathematics (36.96%), and Science (40.91%) were lower than the state averages and the scores of the nearby school districts in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a need for improvement in academic performance. These challenges may be influenced by the school's high proportion of students (over 61%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher percentage of students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public 9-12

160 N Main St
North Anson, ME 04958

(207) 635-2296

District: Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,441

Feeder schools for Carrabec High School:

Elementary:	Carrabec Community School
	Garret Schenck School
	Solon Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 191

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.3%

Hispanic:

1.0%

American Indian:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carrabec High School ranks worse than 71.5% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.67. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carrabec 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 (96.3%), American Indian (1%), Hispanic (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carrabec High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Carrabec High School employs 16.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carrabec High School is $22,441.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Carrabec High School 88^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Carrabec High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74 120^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carrabec High School

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Rank History for all students at Carrabec High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	24.94	83^rd	103	19.4%
2011	5.02	103^rd	105	1.9%
2012	26.59	83^rd	107	22.4%
2013	40.72	63^rd	106	40.6%
2015	3.72	94^th	98	4.1%
2016	30.51	78^th	111	29.7%
2017	60.29	36^th	111	67.6%
2018	13.20	105^th	114	7.9%
2019	39.12	60^th	114	47.4%
2021	56.46	59^th	82	28.0%
2023	28.67	88^th	123	28.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Carrabec High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	55.81	31^st	92	66.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Carrabec High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.73	66^th	92	28.3%

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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 Carrabec 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	285	285
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	309	309
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	308	308
1994	321	2	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	335
1995	335	1	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	343
1996	335	1	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	343
1997	353	2	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	362
1998	342	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
1999	335	2	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	340
2000	331	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	336
2001	304	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2002	311	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2003	311	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2004	304	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2005	284	0	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	292
2006	268	3	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	277
2007	273	3	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	279
2008	259	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2009	265	2	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	0	272
2010	240	3	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	249
2011	253	0	0	2	0	0	8	0	263
2012	232	1	2	1	4	0	0	0	240
2013	259	0	2	0	3	0	1	0	265
2014	225	1	2	1	1	0	0	0	230
2015	202	1	3	1	1	0	0	0	208
2016	206	0	1	2	1	0	0	0	210
2017	191	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	192
2018	195	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	197
2019	198	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	200
2020	182	0	0	1	0	1	2	0	186
2021	179	0	0	2	1	2	2	0	186
2022	184	0	0	3	1	1	1	0	190
2023	164	0	1	3	1	1	4	0	174
2024	184	0	0	2	2	1	2	0	191

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 Carrabec High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	285	23.0	12.3	n/a
1992	309	22.0	14.0	n/a
1993	308	22.0	14.0	28.6
1994	335	23.0	14.6	31.6
1995	343	22.9	15.0	24.8
1996	343	22.9	15.0	24.8
1997	362	20.9	17.3	32
1998	346	22.9	15.1	33.8
1999	340	23.9	14.2	37.4
2000	336	24.0	14.0	38.7
2001	306	24.0	12.8	44.1
2002	312	24.0	13.0	41.3
2003	312	24.0	13.0	41.3
2004	305	24.0	12.7	36.7
2005	292	25.8	11.3	37
2006	277	24.0	11.5	58.1
2007	279	22.0	12.7	55.6
2008	263	30.8	8.5	52.9
2009	272	20.6	12.3	55.1
2010	249	22.1	11.2	64.3
2011	263	23.5	11.1	54.8
2012	240	24.0	9.9	13.3
2013	265	26.0	10.1	60.4
2014	230	22.2	10.3	61.7
2015	208	19.0	10.9	54.8
2016	210	18.0	11.6	100
2017	192	18.1	10.6	67.7
2018	197	18.1	10.8	65.5
2019	200	16.3	12.2	69
2020	186	15.3	12.1	66.7
2021	186	14.3	13.0	64.5
2022	190	12.0	15.8	65.8
2023	174	16.0	10.8	61.5
2024	191	16.6	11.5	56.5

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 Carrabec High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	285	23.0	12.3	n/a
1992	309	22.0	14.0	n/a
1993	308	22.0	14.0	28.6
1994	335	23.0	14.6	31.6
1995	343	22.9	15.0	24.8
1996	343	22.9	15.0	24.8
1997	362	20.9	17.3	32
1998	346	22.9	15.1	33.8
1999	340	23.9	14.2	37.4
2000	336	24.0	14.0	38.7
2001	306	24.0	12.8	44.1
2002	312	24.0	13.0	41.3
2003	312	24.0	13.0	41.3
2004	305	24.0	12.7	36.7
2005	292	25.8	11.3	37
2006	277	24.0	11.5	58.1
2007	279	22.0	12.7	55.6
2008	263	30.8	8.5	52.9
2009	272	20.6	12.3	55.1
2010	249	22.1	11.2	64.3
2011	263	23.5	11.1	54.8
2012	240	24.0	9.9	13.3
2013	265	26.0	10.1	60.4
2014	230	22.2	10.3	61.7
2015	208	19.0	10.9	54.8
2016	210	18.0	11.6	100
2017	192	18.1	10.6	67.7
2018	197	18.1	10.8	65.5
2019	200	16.3	12.2	69
2020	186	15.3	12.1	66.7
2021	186	14.3	13.0	64.5
2022	190	12.0	15.8	65.8
2023	174	16.0	10.8	61.5
2024	191	16.6	11.5	56.5

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 Carrabec High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,515
2019	$16,520
2020	$17,832
2021	$19,461
2022	$20,582
2023	$22,441

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carrabec High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 60^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 88^th of 123 High schools	18.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	174	13%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	3	200%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	198	164	17.2%
Two or More Races	1	4	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	69%	61.5%	7.5%

Schools Near Carrabec 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
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	191	17	11.5	56.5%	184 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	28.7	88^th of 123 public high schools	28.5%					(n/a)	45.7	37.0	40.9	$22,441
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)	No	(n/a)	(207) 696-3395	239	26	9.1	56.9%	229 (95.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)								(n/a)
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	169	12	14.5	63.3%	159 (94.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	4.2	123^rd of 123 public high schools	0.0%					(n/a)	43.1	17.7	17.0	$12,684
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	702	52	13.5	59.5%	652 (92.9%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (2.6%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	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
Upper Kennebec Valley Middle/Senior High School	Public	5-12	110 Meadow ST	Bingham	04920	Somerset County	Regional School Unit 83/Maine School Admin District 13	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 672-3300	122	17	7.3	60.7%	111 (91.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.7%)	23.5	97^th of 123 public high schools	21.1%		6	95^th of 98 public high schools	3.1%	2	50.0	39.4	35.3	$24,019
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	194	20	9.9	68.0%	183 (94.3%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.1%)	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
Mt Abram Regional High School	Public	9-12	1513 Salem Road	Strong	04983	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 58/Maine School Admin District 58	No	No	No	No	(207) 678-2701	224	16	14.0	50.4%	203 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.6%)	41.4	59^th of 123 public high schools	52.0%					(n/a)	59.7	42.1	40.4	$18,003
Mt Blue High School	Public	9-12	129 Seamon Rd	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	No	(207) 778-3561	703	50	14.1	50.5%	659 (93.7%)	10 (1.4%)	18 (2.6%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	25.5	94^th of 123 public high schools	23.6%		36.7	75^th of 98 public high schools	23.5%	19	51.8	45.0	26.7	$14,702

Frequently Asked Questions about Carrabec High School

What is the racial makeup of Carrabec High School?

Students at Carrabec High School are 96% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Carrabec High School in?

Regional School Unit 74/Maine School Admin District 74

How many students attend Carrabec High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 191 students attended Carrabec High School.

What schools feed into Carrabec High School?

Carrabec High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carrabec Community School
Elementary : Garret Schenck School
Elementary : Solon Elementary School

Is Carrabec High School a good school?

Carrabec High School ranks 88^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

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