Mt Ararat High School

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Mt Ararat High School ranks 69 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mt Ararat High School is a public high school located in Topsham, Maine, serving around 710 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75, which is ranked 43 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Mt Ararat High School has shown mixed performance in recent years. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were above the state average in 2020-2021, they declined in 2022-2023, falling below the district and state averages. The school's science proficiency rates have consistently lagged behind the district and state. However, Mt Ararat High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 90.9% to 93.4% in the past three years, which is higher than the graduation rates of some nearby schools like Lewiston High School and Wiscasset Middle/High School. The school has also seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.9% in 2020-2021 to 15.9% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby high schools, Mt Ararat High School stands out for its relatively high academic performance and graduation rates, particularly in comparison to schools like Edward Little High School and Lewiston High School, which have lower proficiency rates and graduation rates. However, the recent decline in academic performance and the increase in chronic absenteeism are areas that the school and district should closely monitor and address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

68 Eagles Way
Topsham, ME 04086

(207) 729-2951

District: Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75

SchoolDigger Rank:
69^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,297

Feeder schools for Mt Ararat High School:

Elementary:	Bowdoin Central School
	Bowdoinham Community School
	Harpswell Community School
	Williams-Cone School
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	Woodside Elementary School
Middle:	Mt Ararat Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 748

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mt Ararat High School ranks worse than 56.1% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.38. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mt Ararat 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%), two or more races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Ararat High School is 12. (See more...)

Compare Mt Ararat High School employs 61.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Ararat High School is $18,297.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Ararat High School 69^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Mt Ararat High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75 43^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mt Ararat High School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Ararat High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	72.26	20^th	103	80.6%
2011	75.59	18^th	105	82.9%
2012	69.38	25^th	107	76.6%
2013	62.40	28^th	106	73.6%
2015	15.85	67^th	98	31.6%
2016	67.36	24^th	111	78.4%
2017	83.09	16^th	111	85.6%
2018	66.62	23^rd	114	79.8%
2019	71.03	26^th	114	77.2%
2021	64.95	49^th	82	40.2%
2022	55.78	54^th	98	44.9%
2023	37.38	69^th	123	43.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Ararat High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.73	33^rd	76	56.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Mt Ararat High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.05	24^th	92	73.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Mt Ararat High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	54.13	36^th	92	60.9%

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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 Mt Ararat 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	1361	1361
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1301	1301
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	1341	1341
1994	841	8	12	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	869
1995	849	5	20	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	877
1996	849	5	20	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	877
1997	893	7	18	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	920
1998	924	10	14	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	952
1999	977	14	18	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1019
2000	995	12	17	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	1032
2001	1033	9	19	17	2	n/a	n/a	0	1080
2002	1089	9	15	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	1130
2003	1089	9	15	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	1130
2004	1097	16	12	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	1143
2005	1063	17	12	12	5	n/a	n/a	0	1109
2006	1038	19	12	6	3	n/a	n/a	0	1078
2007	970	21	11	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1013
2008	926	19	14	17	6	n/a	n/a	0	982
2009	880	27	14	13	6	n/a	n/a	0	940
2010	839	23	11	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	889
2011	847	16	11	18	5	0	4	0	901
2012	827	9	13	16	7	0	6	0	878
2013	796	8	15	17	6	0	4	0	846
2014	771	12	9	21	4	0	11	0	828
2015	737	9	11	20	1	0	10	0	788
2016	692	11	10	14	0	0	12	0	739
2017	681	11	9	15	0	0	14	0	730
2018	648	11	15	19	0	0	16	0	709
2019	664	15	10	22	0	0	18	0	729
2020	668	13	7	22	1	0	20	0	731
2021	683	8	5	22	1	0	23	0	742
2022	684	2	3	21	1	0	18	0	729
2023	651	5	5	23	3	0	23	0	710
2024	687	5	11	17	2	0	26	0	748

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 Mt Ararat High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1361	109.7	12.4	n/a
1992	1301	106.7	12.1	n/a
1993	1341	102.4	13.1	8.7
1994	869	52.2	16.6	11.2
1995	877	53.2	16.5	0
1996	877	53.2	16.5	0
1997	920	63.8	14.4	0
1998	952	64.2	14.8	7.2
1999	1019	68.2	14.9	n/a
2000	1032	69.8	14.8	n/a
2001	1080	74.1	14.6	n/a
2002	1130	81.6	13.8	n/a
2003	1130	81.6	13.8	n/a
2004	1143	84.0	13.6	n/a
2005	1109	85.6	13.0	n/a
2006	1078	86.6	12.4	14.7
2007	1013	87.4	11.6	15.2
2008	982	111.1	8.8	15.7
2009	940	81.0	11.5	23.7
2010	889	78.3	11.3	26.9
2011	901	77.0	11.7	30
2012	878	70.1	12.5	9.7
2013	846	66.8	12.6	27.7
2014	828	65.5	12.6	33.7
2015	788	63.0	12.5	34.8
2016	739	64.0	11.5	32.2
2017	730	63.9	11.4	33.6
2018	709	64.2	11.0	34.1
2019	729	61.1	11.9	31.7
2020	731	61.1	11.9	28.2
2021	742	60.7	12.2	27.9
2022	729	71.0	10.2	10.3
2023	710	n/a	n/a	18.3
2024	748	61.9	12.0	18.7

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 Mt Ararat High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	1361	109.7	12.4	n/a
1992	1301	106.7	12.1	n/a
1993	1341	102.4	13.1	8.7
1994	869	52.2	16.6	11.2
1995	877	53.2	16.5	0
1996	877	53.2	16.5	0
1997	920	63.8	14.4	0
1998	952	64.2	14.8	7.2
1999	1019	68.2	14.9	n/a
2000	1032	69.8	14.8	n/a
2001	1080	74.1	14.6	n/a
2002	1130	81.6	13.8	n/a
2003	1130	81.6	13.8	n/a
2004	1143	84.0	13.6	n/a
2005	1109	85.6	13.0	n/a
2006	1078	86.6	12.4	14.7
2007	1013	87.4	11.6	15.2
2008	982	111.1	8.8	15.7
2009	940	81.0	11.5	23.7
2010	889	78.3	11.3	26.9
2011	901	77.0	11.7	30
2012	878	70.1	12.5	9.7
2013	846	66.8	12.6	27.7
2014	828	65.5	12.6	33.7
2015	788	63.0	12.5	34.8
2016	739	64.0	11.5	32.2
2017	730	63.9	11.4	33.6
2018	709	64.2	11.0	34.1
2019	729	61.1	11.9	31.7
2020	731	61.1	11.9	28.2
2021	742	60.7	12.2	27.9
2022	729	71.0	10.2	10.3
2023	710	n/a	n/a	18.3
2024	748	61.9	12.0	18.7

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 Mt Ararat High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,990
2019	$16,205
2020	$16,479
2021	$17,535
2022	$16,164
2023	$18,297

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Ararat High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 26^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 69^th of 123 High schools	33.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	729	710	2.6%
African American	15	5	66.7%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	22	23	4.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	664	651	2%
Two or More Races	18	23	27.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.7%	18.3%	13.4%

Schools Near Mt Ararat 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
Mt Ararat High School	Public	9-12	68 Eagles Way	Topsham	04086	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75	No	No	No	No	(207) 729-2951	748	62	12.0	18.7%	687 (91.8%)	5 (0.7%)	17 (2.3%)	11 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.5%)	37.4	69^th of 123 public high schools	43.9%		55.8	54^th of 98 public high schools	44.9%	15	55.6	56.4	26.4	$18,297
Brunswick High School	Public	9-12	71 Dragons Drive	Brunswick	04011	Cumberland County	Brunswick Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 319-1910	715	67	10.7	21.3%	589 (82.4%)	27 (3.8%)	28 (3.9%)	14 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	52 (7.3%)	54.2	34^th of 123 public high schools	72.4%		66.3	31^st of 98 public high schools	68.4%	3	66.7	51.8	35.3	$23,700
Morse High School	Public	9-12	826 Shipbuilder Drive	Bath	04530	Sagadahoc County	Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu	No	No	No	No	(207) 443-8250	629	43	14.8	37.2%	575 (91.4%)	13 (2.1%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	52.5	36^th of 123 public high schools	70.7%		56.3	50^th of 98 public high schools	49.0%	14	63.0	50.3	39.1	$16,272
Lisbon High School	Public	9-12	2 Sugg Drive	Lisbon Falls	04252	Androscoggin County	Lisbon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 353-3030	365	22	16.5	29.9%	341 (93.4%)	10 (2.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.6%)	27.5	89^th of 123 public high schools	27.6%		74.1	20^th of 98 public high schools	79.6%	69	62.4	28.1	29.6	$17,981
Freeport High School	Public	9-12	30 Holbrook Street	Freeport	04032	Cumberland County	Regional School Unit 05	No	No	No	No	(207) 865-4706	632	48	13.2	12.3%	545 (86.2%)	33 (5.2%)	12 (1.9%)	20 (3.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.8%)	80.3	8^th of 123 public high schools	93.5%		90.7	1^st of 98 public high schools	99.0%	7	76.5	55.8	51.7	$16,945
Oak Hill High School	Public	9-12	56 School Road	Wales	04280	Androscoggin County	Regional School Unit 04	No	No	No	No	(207) 375-4950	403	34	11.7	27.5%	374 (92.8%)	3 (0.7%)	13 (3.2%)	3 (0.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	19.4	108^th of 123 public high schools	12.2%		58.7	46^th of 98 public high schools	53.1%	62	40.2	18.9	36.8	$18,919
Yarmouth High School	Public	9-12	286 West Elm Street	Yarmouth	04096	Cumberland County	Yarmouth Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 846-5535	556	50	11.2	4.3%	469 (84.4%)	23 (4.1%)	15 (2.7%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.5%)	77.7	11^th of 123 public high schools	91.1%		44	71^st of 98 public high schools	27.6%	60	70.2	61.7	49.6	$22,199
Wiscasset Middle/High School	Public	6-12	225 Gardiner Road	Wiscasset	04578	Lincoln County	Wiscasset Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 882-7722	237	23	10.4	32.9%	213 (89.9%)	7 (3.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (3.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	19	109^th of 123 public high schools	11.4%					(n/a)	59.2	23.6	24.0	$20,925
Lewiston High School	Public	9-12	156 East Avenue	Lewiston	04240	Androscoggin County	Lewiston Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 795-4190	1,645	108	15.2	55.7%	783 (47.6%)	663 (40.3%)	72 (4.4%)	22 (1.3%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	97 (5.9%)	5.1	122^nd of 123 public high schools	0.8%		0.8	97^th of 98 public high schools	1.0%	25	45.9	27.8	8.4	$15,359
Edward Little High School	Public	9-12	77 Harris Street	Auburn	04210	Androscoggin County	Auburn Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 333-6652	1,032	81	12.7	29.5%	820 (79.5%)	126 (12.2%)	33 (3.2%)	12 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	37 (3.6%)	18.6	111^th of 123 public high schools	9.8%		45.1	67^th of 98 public high schools	31.6%	44	50.3	30.4	30.4	$14,512

Frequently Asked Questions about Mt Ararat High School

What district is Mt Ararat High School in?

Regional School Unit 75/Maine School Admin District 75

What is the racial makeup of Mt Ararat High School?

Students at Mt Ararat High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

What schools feed into Mt Ararat High School?

Mt Ararat High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bowdoin Central School
Elementary : Bowdoinham Community School
Elementary : Harpswell Community School
Elementary : Williams-Cone School
Elementary : Woodside Elementary School
Middle : Mt Ararat Middle School

How many students attend Mt Ararat High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 748 students attended Mt Ararat High School.

Is Mt Ararat High School a good school?

Mt Ararat High School ranks 69^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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