Nokomis Regional High School

Summary:

Nokomis Regional High School is a public high school located in Newport, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 634 students. The school is part of the Maine School Admin District 46, which is ranked 138 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nokomis Regional High School has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and the nearby schools analyzed, such as Hermon High School and Dexter Regional High School. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 25th out of 98 high schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) to 114th out of 123 high schools in 2022-2023 (0-star rating), indicating inconsistent performance. However, Nokomis Regional High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 85.3% in 2020-2021 to 89.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some of the nearby schools.

One area of concern at Nokomis Regional High School is the high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 36.9% in 2020-2021 to 52.8% in 2021-2022, significantly exceeding the state and nearby school averages. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.32% in 2022-2023 to 53.47% in 2020-2021, suggesting a population with lower socioeconomic status compared to the nearby schools. These factors may contribute to the school's mixed academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science fluctuating above and below the state and district averages.

Detail:

Public 9-12

291 Williams Road Suite 2
Newport, ME 04953

(207) 368-4354

District: Regional School Unit 19

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,237

Feeder schools for Nokomis Regional High School:

Elementary:	Etna-Dixmont School
	Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
	Somerset Elementary School
Middle:	Nokomis Regional Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 610

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nokomis Regional High School ranks worse than 92.7% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.46. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Nokomis Regional 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 (91.1%), two or more races (4.6%), Hispanic (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nokomis Regional High School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Nokomis Regional High School employs 47.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nokomis Regional High School is $15,237.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Nokomis Regional High School 114^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Nokomis Regional High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 19:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 19 138^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nokomis Regional High School

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Rank History for all students at Nokomis Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	20.09	90^th	103	12.6%
2011	35.38	70^th	105	33.3%
2012	16.06	98^th	107	8.4%
2013	41.23	62^nd	106	41.5%
2015	38.67	34^th	98	65.3%
2016	42.73	59^th	111	46.8%
2017	34.56	69^th	111	37.8%
2018	38.57	68^th	114	40.4%
2019	30.59	81^st	114	28.9%
2021	76.73	33^rd	82	59.8%
2022	69.85	25^th	98	74.5%
2023	15.46	114^th	123	7.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nokomis Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.59	50^th	76	34.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Nokomis Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	22.42	74^th	92	19.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Nokomis Regional High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	32.43	57^th	92	38.0%

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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 Nokomis Regional High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	725	9	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	740
2011	706	9	3	6	0	1	6	731
2012	698	4	4	5	3	0	10	724
2013	699	2	3	4	1	0	12	721
2014	652	3	2	8	2	0	8	675
2015	657	2	0	8	1	2	11	681
2016	629	3	0	7	0	0	12	651
2017	597	2	0	8	1	0	20	628
2018	548	5	1	8	2	0	23	587
2019	532	4	1	10	1	0	24	572
2020	547	5	1	12	0	0	25	590
2021	544	4	1	14	1	0	27	591
2022	570	3	2	17	2	0	29	623
2023	572	5	2	21	2	1	31	634
2024	556	3	1	17	3	2	28	610

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 Nokomis Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	740	55.6	13.3	54.1
2011	731	53.6	13.6	58.1
2012	724	53.6	13.4	n/a
2013	721	52.3	13.7	53
2014	675	51.0	13.2	53.3
2015	681	49.0	13.8	54
2016	651	50.0	13.0	57
2017	628	47.4	13.2	60.4
2018	587	46.9	12.5	54.9
2019	572	46.9	12.1	54.9
2020	590	47.7	12.3	55.8
2021	591	45.9	12.8	53.5
2022	623	47.1	13.2	44.8
2023	634	48.0	13.2	41.3
2024	610	47.5	12.8	40.5

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 Nokomis Regional High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	740	55.6	13.3	54.1
2011	731	53.6	13.6	58.1
2012	724	53.6	13.4	n/a
2013	721	52.3	13.7	53
2014	675	51.0	13.2	53.3
2015	681	49.0	13.8	54
2016	651	50.0	13.0	57
2017	628	47.4	13.2	60.4
2018	587	46.9	12.5	54.9
2019	572	46.9	12.1	54.9
2020	590	47.7	12.3	55.8
2021	591	45.9	12.8	53.5
2022	623	47.1	13.2	44.8
2023	634	48.0	13.2	41.3
2024	610	47.5	12.8	40.5

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 Nokomis Regional High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,211
2019	$14,209
2020	$14,537
2021	$16,451
2022	$14,785
2023	$15,237

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nokomis Regional High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 81^st of 114 High schools	Ranks 114^th of 123 High schools	21.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	572	634	10.8%
African American	4	5	25%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	10	21	110%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	532	572	7.5%
Two or More Races	24	31	29.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	54.9%	41.3%	13.6%

Schools Near Nokomis Regional 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
Nokomis Regional High School	Public	9-12	291 Williams Road Suite 2	Newport	04953	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 19	No	No	No	No	(207) 368-4354	610	48	12.8	40.5%	556 (91.1%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	28 (4.6%)	15.5	114^th of 123 public high schools	7.3%		69.9	25^th of 98 public high schools	74.5%	89	38.7	25.6	36.0	$15,237
Dexter Regional High School	Public	9-12	12 Abbott Hill Rd	Dexter	04930	Penobscot County	Maine School Admin District 46	No	No	No	No	(207) 924-5536	270	21	13.0	50.0%	255 (94.4%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	50	41^st of 123 public high schools	66.7%		30.9	81^st of 98 public high schools	17.3%	40	68.2	40.9	39.0	$17,212
Central High School	Public	9-12	402 Main St	Corinth	04427	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 64/Maine School Admin District 64	No	No	No	No	(207) 285-3326	317	21	14.9	40.7%	301 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	32.2	83^rd of 123 public high schools	32.5%		90.4	2^nd of 98 public high schools	98.0%	81	55.4	30.1	46.7	$15,019
Ecology Learning Center	Public, Charter	9-12	230 Main Street	Unity	04988	Waldo County	Ecology Learning Center	Yes	No	No	Yes	(207) 230-9275	105	7	15.9	32.4%	99 (94.3%)	2 (1.9%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	40.4	63^rd of 123 public high schools	48.8%					(n/a)	55.0	36.4	43.3	$6,403
Hermon High School	Public	9-12	2415 Route 2	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4027	567	39	14.6	23.8%	538 (94.9%)	5 (0.9%)	12 (2.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	69.6	18^th of 123 public high schools	85.4%		59.1	45^th of 98 public high schools	54.1%	27	71.2	53.9	45.1	$13,631

Frequently Asked Questions about Nokomis Regional High School

How many students attend Nokomis Regional High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 610 students attended Nokomis Regional High School.

What is the racial makeup of Nokomis Regional High School?

Students at Nokomis Regional High School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Nokomis Regional High School in?

Regional School Unit 19

What schools feed into Nokomis Regional High School?

Nokomis Regional High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Etna-Dixmont School
Elementary : Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Somerset Elementary School
Middle : Nokomis Regional Middle School

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Nokomis Regional High School ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Maine high schools.

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