Morse High School

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Morse High School ranks 36 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Morse High School is a public high school located in Bath, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 610 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu district, which is ranked 71 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Morse High School has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Maine, with a ranking of 36 out of 123 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (63.01%), Mathematics (50.34%), and Science (39.1%) for the 2022-2023 school year are all above the state averages. Morse High School also has a high four-year graduation rate, reaching 95.4% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. However, the school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 91.48% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, and a higher chronic absenteeism rate (30.8%) compared to nearby high-performing schools like Yarmouth High School, Freeport High School, and Brunswick High School.

Morse High School has performed well for various student subgroups, such as female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups. The school has also shown a consistent pattern of strong academic performance, with a 5-star rating in the 2020-2021 school year and a 4-star rating in multiple years. While Morse High School's student population is less diverse compared to some of the nearby schools, the school's strong academic outcomes and high graduation rates make it a top-performing public high school in the state of Maine.

Detail:

Public 9-12

826 Shipbuilder Drive
Bath, ME 04530

(207) 443-8250

District: Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu

SchoolDigger Rank:
36^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,272

Feeder schools for Morse High School:

Elementary:	Dike-Newell School
	Fisher-Mitchell School
	Phippsburg Elementary School
	Woolwich Central School
Middle:	Bath Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 629

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

African American:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 37.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Morse High School ranks better than 70.7% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.45. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Morse 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 (91.4%), two or more races (3.8%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 37.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Morse High School is 14.8. (See more...)

Compare Morse High School employs 42.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Morse High School is $16,272.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Morse High School 36^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Morse High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu 71^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Morse High School

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Rank History for all students at Morse High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	38.51	63^rd	103	38.8%
2011	61.39	34^th	105	67.6%
2012	33.97	69^th	107	35.5%
2013	48.48	46^th	106	56.6%
2015	25.27	54^th	98	44.9%
2016	53.50	42^nd	111	62.2%
2017	85.50	14^th	111	87.4%
2018	66.45	24^th	114	78.9%
2019	82.33	20^th	114	82.5%
2021	90.98	7^th	82	91.5%
2022	56.34	50^th	98	49.0%
2023	52.45	36^th	123	70.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.26	13^th	76	82.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Morse High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	79.58	16^th	92	82.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Morse High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.32	20^th	92	78.3%

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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

Review counts

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Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, January 3, 2022

3 graduated children all went to top tier colleges. Morse is a wonderful school with caring staff and great opportunities. Can't say enough about the English Department! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Morse High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	712	17	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	745
2010	671	15	8	11	1	n/a	n/a	706
2011	633	17	8	8	2	1	0	669
2012	625	11	5	6	2	1	0	650
2013	575	14	4	12	3	0	0	608
2014	579	13	6	11	3	1	0	613
2015	598	14	8	11	4	1	4	640
2016	568	18	8	7	3	1	11	616
2017	565	10	10	8	2	1	15	611
2018	555	12	6	11	1	0	18	603
2019	524	16	6	8	0	0	20	574
2020	539	16	5	8	0	0	15	583
2021	574	19	8	7	0	0	15	623
2022	572	15	4	10	1	0	19	621
2023	558	15	5	11	3	0	18	610
2024	575	13	2	11	4	0	24	629

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 Morse High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	745	53.1	14.0	22.4
2010	706	52.2	13.5	31.7
2011	669	47.5	14.0	32.6
2012	650	42.3	15.3	3.4
2013	608	41.1	14.7	34.4
2014	613	40.6	15.0	33.1
2015	640	41.0	15.6	38.6
2016	616	40.0	15.4	41.4
2017	611	40.6	15.0	41.4
2018	603	40.4	14.9	39.8
2019	574	41.4	13.8	38.7
2020	583	41.7	13.9	30.4
2021	623	41.8	14.9	33.4
2022	621	41.9	14.8	30
2023	610	42.6	14.3	33
2024	629	42.5	14.8	37.2

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 Morse High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	745	53.1	14.0	22.4
2010	706	52.2	13.5	31.7
2011	669	47.5	14.0	32.6
2012	650	42.3	15.3	3.4
2013	608	41.1	14.7	34.4
2014	613	40.6	15.0	33.1
2015	640	41.0	15.6	38.6
2016	616	40.0	15.4	41.4
2017	611	40.6	15.0	41.4
2018	603	40.4	14.9	39.8
2019	574	41.4	13.8	38.7
2020	583	41.7	13.9	30.4
2021	623	41.8	14.9	33.4
2022	621	41.9	14.8	30
2023	610	42.6	14.3	33
2024	629	42.5	14.8	37.2

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 Morse High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,254
2019	$13,592
2020	$13,932
2021	$13,846
2022	$15,002
2023	$16,272

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Morse High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 20^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 36^th of 123 High schools	11.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	574	610	6.3%
African American	16	15	6.3%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	6	5	16.7%
Hispanic	8	11	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	524	558	6.5%
Two or More Races	20	18	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.7%	33%	5.7%

Schools Near Morse 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
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
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
Boothbay Region High School	Public	9-12	51 Emery Drive	Boothbay Harbor	04538	Lincoln County	Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr Central School District	No	No	No	No	(207) 633-2421	171	20	8.7	15.8%	164 (95.9%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	35.8	74^th of 123 public high schools	39.8%					(n/a)	52.6	51.3	31.6	$25,195
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Morse High School

Is Morse High School a good school?

Morse High School ranks 36^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Morse High School?

Students at Morse High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Morse High School in?

Regional School Unit 01 - Lkrsu

How many students attend Morse High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 629 students attended Morse High School.

What schools feed into Morse High School?

Morse High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dike-Newell School
Elementary : Fisher-Mitchell School
Elementary : Phippsburg Elementary School
Elementary : Woolwich Central School
Middle : Bath Middle School

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