Oceanside High School

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Oceanside High School ranks 85 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oceanside High School is a public high school located in Rockland, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 525 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 13 district, which is ranked 95 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Oceanside High School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.33%) compared to nearby Medomak Valley High School (94.14%) and Camden Hills Regional High School (95.41%), indicating a lack of racial diversity. The school's four-year graduation rates have fluctuated, ranging from 79.2% to 87.5%, which is lower than the 83.5% rate at Medomak Valley High School and the 94.0% rate at Camden Hills Regional High School. Additionally, Oceanside High School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 53.7% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the 43.3% rate at Medomak Valley High School and the 34.7% rate at Camden Hills Regional High School.

Academically, Oceanside High School's performance, as measured by proficiency rates on the Maine Educational Assessment (MEA), is generally lower than the surrounding schools and the state averages. For example, in 2022-2023, Oceanside High School had 59.5% proficiency in English Language Arts, compared to 71.56% at Medomak Valley High School and 77.58% at Camden Hills Regional High School. The school's statewide ranking has also fluctuated over the years, but has generally trended downward, from a high of 26th out of 114 Maine high schools in 2017-2018 to 85th out of 123 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school is struggling to maintain its academic performance compared to other high schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 Broadway
Rockland, ME 04841

(207) 596-2010

District: Regional School Unit 13

SchoolDigger Rank:
85^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,600

Feeder schools for Oceanside High School:

Elementary:	Ash Point Community School
	Cushing Community School
	South School
	Thomaston Grammar School
Middle:	Oceanside Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 511

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

3.5%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oceanside High School ranks worse than 69.1% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Oceanside 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 (92.2%), Hispanic (3.5%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 39.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oceanside High School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Oceanside High School employs 46.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oceanside High School is $19,600.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Oceanside High School 85^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Oceanside High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 13:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 13 95^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oceanside High School

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Rank History for all students at Oceanside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2017	55.47	39^th	111	64.9%
2018	64.29	26^th	114	77.2%
2019	34.89	69^th	114	39.5%
2021	50.84	66^th	82	19.5%
2022	61.72	39^th	98	60.2%
2023	30.72	85^th	123	30.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Oceanside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	59.19	29^th	92	68.5%
2021	37.02	18^th	22	18.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Oceanside High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.77	83^rd	92	9.8%
2021	56.38	14^th	22	36.4%

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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 Oceanside High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	441	7	6	8	1	3	466
2018	456	5	8	9	1	1	480
2019	470	7	2	9	2	1	491
2020	471	5	1	7	2	1	487
2021	501	9	0	10	2	4	526
2022	484	10	1	12	3	7	517
2023	490	7	4	16	1	7	525
2024	471	8	5	18	1	8	511

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 Oceanside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	466	46.5	10.0	47.6
2018	480	45.5	10.5	44
2019	491	46.2	10.6	42
2020	487	45.7	10.6	38.2
2021	526	46.9	11.2	40.9
2022	517	48.7	10.6	22.2
2023	525	49.5	10.6	49.9
2024	511	46.5	10.9	39.5

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 Oceanside High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	466	46.5	10.0	47.6
2018	480	45.5	10.5	44
2019	491	46.2	10.6	42
2020	487	45.7	10.6	38.2
2021	526	46.9	11.2	40.9
2022	517	48.7	10.6	22.2
2023	525	49.5	10.6	49.9
2024	511	46.5	10.9	39.5

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 Oceanside High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$16,555
2019	$16,946
2020	$17,862
2021	$17,367
2022	$18,752
2023	$19,600

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oceanside High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 69^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 85^th of 123 High schools	8.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	491	525	6.9%
African American	7	7
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	9	16	77.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	470	490	4.3%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42%	49.9%	7.9%

Schools Near Oceanside 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
Oceanside High School	Public	9-12	400 Broadway	Rockland	04841	Knox County	Regional School Unit 13	No	No	No	No	(207) 596-2010	511	47	10.9	39.5%	471 (92.2%)	8 (1.6%)	18 (3.5%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	30.7	85^th of 123 public high schools	30.9%		61.7	39^th of 98 public high schools	60.2%	46	59.5	45.5	22.6	$19,600
Camden Hills Regional High School	Public	9-12	25 Keelson Drive	Rockport	04856	Knox County	Five Town Central School District	No	No	No	No	(207) 236-7800	745	59	12.7	19.1%	707 (94.9%)	7 (0.9%)	17 (2.3%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	89.9	5^th of 123 public high schools	95.9%		81.8	14^th of 98 public high schools	85.7%	9	77.6	63.8	66.2	$19,870
Medomak Valley High School	Public	9-12	320 Manktown Road	Waldoboro	04572	Lincoln County	Regional School Unit 40/Maine School Admin District 40	No	No	No	No	(207) 832-5380	560	43	12.9	46.4%	529 (94.5%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.9%)	68.7	20^th of 123 public high schools	83.7%		34.9	76^th of 98 public high schools	22.4%	56	71.6	43.1	65.0	$19,454

Frequently Asked Questions about Oceanside High School

How many students attend Oceanside High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 511 students attended Oceanside High School.

What district is Oceanside High School in?

Regional School Unit 13

Is Oceanside High School a good school?

Oceanside High School ranks 85^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Oceanside High School?

Students at Oceanside High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Oceanside High School?

Oceanside High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ash Point Community School
Elementary : Cushing Community School
Elementary : South School
Elementary : Thomaston Grammar School
Middle : Oceanside Middle School

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