Mattanawcook Academy

Summary:

Mattanawcook Academy is a public high school located in Lincoln, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 308 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 67 district, which is ranked 136 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mattanawcook Academy has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 29th out of 107 Maine high schools in 2011-2012 to 115th out of 123 in 2022-2023, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 95% of students identifying as white, higher than the nearby Schenck High School (96% white) and Penobscot Valley High School (93.28% white). Mattanawcook Academy's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 77.4% in 2021-2022 to 84.1% in 2022-2023, lower than the state average and the nearby schools, which have graduation rates around 77-78%. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 50.5% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the nearby schools (21.5% for Schenck High School and 28% for Penobscot Valley High School).

Academically, Mattanawcook Academy's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA), is generally lower than the state and regional averages. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 50% in English Language Arts, 26.67% in Mathematics, and 27.69% in Science, all below the East Millinocket Public Schools and Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Admin District 31 averages. These challenges suggest that Mattanawcook Academy may need to implement more effective strategies to engage students, address socioeconomic factors, and improve its overall academic performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

33 Reed Drive
Lincoln, ME 04457

(207) 794-6711

District: Regional School Unit 67

SchoolDigger Rank:
115^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,866

Feeder schools for Mattanawcook Academy:

Elementary:	Ella P Burr School
Middle:	Mattanawcook Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

2.6%

African American:

0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mattanawcook Academy ranks worse than 93.5% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mattanawcook Academy 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 (95.1%), Hispanic (2.6%), American Indian (0.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mattanawcook Academy is 12. (See more...)

Compare Mattanawcook Academy employs 25.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mattanawcook Academy is $16,866.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Mattanawcook Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Mattanawcook Academy 115^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Mattanawcook Academy in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 67:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 67 136^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mattanawcook Academy

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Rank History for all students at Mattanawcook Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	57.35	30^th	103	70.9%
2011	27.74	82^nd	105	21.9%
2012	63.27	29^th	107	72.9%
2013	44.80	53^rd	106	50.0%
2015	36.28	38^th	98	61.2%
2016	8.69	108^th	111	2.7%
2017	34.17	70^th	111	36.9%
2018	14.16	103^rd	114	9.6%
2019	20.60	99^th	114	13.2%
2021	70.77	42^nd	82	48.8%
2022	24.12	89^th	98	9.2%
2023	14.97	115^th	123	6.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mattanawcook Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	48.02	43^rd	76	43.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Mattanawcook Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	17.39	81^st	92	12.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Mattanawcook Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	25.91	68^th	92	26.1%

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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 Mattanawcook Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	387	3	6	1	2	n/a	n/a	399
2011	357	3	2	2	1	3	2	370
2012	338	4	1	7	1	3	1	355
2013	313	3	1	6	2	2	2	329
2014	310	3	2	5	1	1	2	324
2015	338	2	1	4	1	0	1	347
2016	323	4	1	3	3	1	0	335
2017	320	3	1	4	8	1	1	338
2018	295	2	1	2	8	1	1	310
2019	290	3	2	0	6	1	2	304
2020	282	3	1	0	6	0	1	293
2021	291	3	1	2	2	0	0	299
2022	291	3	1	4	2	0	0	301
2023	293	2	1	8	2	0	2	308

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 Mattanawcook Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	399	30.0	13.3	51.1
2011	370	31.0	11.9	49.7
2012	355	32.4	10.9	n/a
2013	329	31.0	10.6	56.2
2014	324	31.6	10.2	61.1
2015	347	31.0	11.1	54.8
2016	335	28.0	11.9	56.1
2017	338	27.0	12.5	57.1
2018	310	24.3	12.7	53.2
2019	304	25.3	12.0	51
2020	293	25.5	11.4	47.4
2021	299	25.5	11.7	56.9
2022	301	25.5	11.8	38.2
2023	308	25.5	12.0	38.6

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 Mattanawcook Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	399	30.0	13.3	51.1
2011	370	31.0	11.9	49.7
2012	355	32.4	10.9	n/a
2013	329	31.0	10.6	56.2
2014	324	31.6	10.2	61.1
2015	347	31.0	11.1	54.8
2016	335	28.0	11.9	56.1
2017	338	27.0	12.5	57.1
2018	310	24.3	12.7	53.2
2019	304	25.3	12.0	51
2020	293	25.5	11.4	47.4
2021	299	25.5	11.7	56.9
2022	301	25.5	11.8	38.2
2023	308	25.5	12.0	38.6

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 Mattanawcook Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,268
2019	$14,310
2020	$14,370
2021	$15,120
2022	$15,203
2023	$16,866

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mattanawcook Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 99^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 115^th of 123 High schools	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	304	308	1.3%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	0	8
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	290	293	1%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51%	38.6%	12.4%

Schools Near Mattanawcook Academy

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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
Mattanawcook Academy	Public	9-12	33 Reed Drive	Lincoln	04457	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 67	No	No	No	No	(207) 794-6711	308	26	12.0	38.6%	293 (95.1%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	15	115^th of 123 public high schools	6.5%		24.1	89^th of 98 public high schools	9.2%	26	50.0	26.7	27.7	$16,866
Penobscot Valley High School	Public	9-12	23 Cross Street	Howland	04448	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 31/Maine School Admin District 31	No	No	No	No	(207) 732-3111	134	13	10.0	44.8%	125 (93.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	5 (3.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	20.5	104^th of 123 public high schools	15.4%					(n/a)	62.1	25.0	20.0	$20,122
Schenck High School	Public	9-12	45 North Street	East Millinocket	04430	Penobscot County	East Millinocket Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 746-3511	100	10	10.3	48.0%	96 (96.0%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	38.5	67^th of 123 public high schools	45.5%					(n/a)	63.3	33.3	39.1	$23,054

Frequently Asked Questions about Mattanawcook Academy

What district is Mattanawcook Academy in?

Regional School Unit 67

What schools feed into Mattanawcook Academy?

Mattanawcook Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ella P Burr School
Middle : Mattanawcook Junior High School

Is Mattanawcook Academy a good school?

Mattanawcook Academy ranks in the bottom 6.5% of Maine high schools.

How many students attend Mattanawcook Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Mattanawcook Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Mattanawcook Academy?

Students at Mattanawcook Academy are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

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