Bucksport High School

Q: Is Bucksport High School a good school?

Bucksport High School ranks 28 th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bucksport High School is a public high school serving 356 students in grades 9-12 in Bucksport, Maine. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 25 district, which is ranked 86 out of 177 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bucksport High School has consistently ranked among the top 30 high schools in Maine over the past several years, reaching as high as 6th in 2021-2022. The school's performance on state assessments is strong, with students outperforming the regional and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Bucksport High School also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.6 to 13.4 students per teacher over the past three school years. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 20.2% in 2020-2021 to 33.7% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby high schools such as Bangor High School, Hermon High School, and Ellsworth High School, Bucksport High School generally outperforms them in academic measures, graduation rates, and student-teacher ratios. However, Bucksport High School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may present unique challenges and opportunities for the school to address.

Detail:

Public 9-12

102 Broadway
Bucksport, ME 04416

(207) 469-6650

District: Regional School Unit 25

SchoolDigger Rank:
28^th of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,228

Feeder schools for Bucksport High School:

Elementary:	G Herbert Jewett School
	Miles Lane School
Middle:	Bucksport Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Two or more races:

4.5%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bucksport High School ranks better than 77.2% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bucksport 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 (90.5%), two or more races (4.5%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bucksport High School is 13.3. (See more...)

Compare Bucksport High School employs 26.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bucksport High School is $18,228.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Bucksport High School 28^th of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Bucksport High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 25:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 25 86^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bucksport High School

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Rank History for all students at Bucksport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2010	11.44	98^th	103	4.9%
2011	30.36	78^th	105	25.7%
2012	41.01	58^th	107	45.8%
2013	34.19	77^th	106	27.4%
2015	5.37	91^st	98	7.1%
2016	15.05	101^st	111	9.0%
2017	9.53	106^th	111	4.5%
2018	29.79	84^th	114	26.3%
2019	61.06	34^th	114	70.2%
2021	80.31	25^th	82	69.5%
2022	86.40	6^th	98	93.9%
2023	59.84	28^th	123	77.2%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.63	21^st	76	72.4%
2021	86.60	4^th	13	69.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Bucksport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	45.17	43^rd	92	53.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Bucksport High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.89	28^th	92	69.6%

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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 Bucksport High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	373	4	3	5	2	n/a	n/a	387
2011	338	7	1	4	1	2	0	353
2012	342	8	0	6	1	2	0	359
2013	298	5	2	4	2	1	1	313
2014	302	4	3	4	2	0	3	318
2015	285	4	3	4	2	1	3	302
2016	295	2	0	5	2	1	2	307
2017	286	4	0	8	1	0	9	308
2018	298	3	0	6	0	0	7	314
2019	336	4	0	8	0	1	7	356
2020	329	4	0	8	1	1	8	351
2021	333	3	1	7	1	2	8	355
2022	334	2	0	12	2	2	10	362
2023	320	2	0	14	3	1	16	356
2024	325	1	1	12	3	1	16	359

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 Bucksport High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	387	36.5	10.6	27.6
2011	353	31.0	11.3	34
2012	359	29.0	12.3	5.8
2013	313	28.3	11.0	37.4
2014	318	28.6	11.0	30.2
2015	302	28.0	10.7	51.7
2016	307	28.0	10.9	47.2
2017	308	26.7	11.5	48.7
2018	314	26.9	11.6	44.9
2019	356	26.1	13.6	42.4
2020	351	25.8	13.6	38.2
2021	355	28.1	12.6	44.2
2022	362	26.9	13.4	42.8
2023	356	27.3	13.0	42.1
2024	359	26.9	13.3	41.5

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 Bucksport High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	387	36.5	10.6	27.6
2011	353	31.0	11.3	34
2012	359	29.0	12.3	5.8
2013	313	28.3	11.0	37.4
2014	318	28.6	11.0	30.2
2015	302	28.0	10.7	51.7
2016	307	28.0	10.9	47.2
2017	308	26.7	11.5	48.7
2018	314	26.9	11.6	44.9
2019	356	26.1	13.6	42.4
2020	351	25.8	13.6	38.2
2021	355	28.1	12.6	44.2
2022	362	26.9	13.4	42.8
2023	356	27.3	13.0	42.1
2024	359	26.9	13.3	41.5

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 Bucksport High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,026
2019	$13,560
2020	$14,442
2021	$17,216
2022	$18,029
2023	$18,228

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bucksport High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 34^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 28^th of 123 High schools	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	356	356
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	14	75%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	336	320	4.8%
Two or More Races	7	16	128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.4%	42.1%	0.3%

Schools Near Bucksport 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
Bucksport High School	Public	9-12	102 Broadway	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	No	(207) 469-6650	359	27	13.3	41.5%	325 (90.5%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (4.5%)	59.8	28^th of 123 public high schools	77.2%		86.4	6^th of 98 public high schools	93.9%	22	64.0	54.6	42.3	$18,228
Searsport District High School	Public	9-12	24 Mortland Road	Searsport	04974	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 20	No	No	No	No	(207) 548-2313	125	16	7.9	59.2%	118 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	15.7	113^th of 123 public high schools	8.1%					(n/a)	54.6	32.3	20.8	$28,509
Hampden Academy	Public	9-12	89 Western Avenue	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3791	761	52	14.6	21.3%	707 (92.9%)	8 (1.1%)	11 (1.4%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (2.8%)	66.8	21^st of 123 public high schools	82.9%		81.5	15^th of 98 public high schools	84.7%	6	74.3	48.6	44.5	$13,885
Brewer High School	Public	9-12	261 Center Street	Brewer	04412	Penobscot County	Brewer Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 989-4140	704	47	14.8	24.6%	616 (87.5%)	15 (2.1%)	28 (4.0%)	7 (1.0%)	9 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	35.6	77^th of 123 public high schools	37.4%		46.1	63^rd of 98 public high schools	35.7%	14	52.0	48.7	34.5	$15,328
Belfast Area High School	Public	9-12	25 Lions Way	Belfast	04915	Waldo County	Regional School Unit 71	No	No	No	No	(207) 338-1790	478	40	11.9	40.4%	423 (88.5%)	3 (0.6%)	15 (3.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.5%)	42.3	56^th of 123 public high schools	54.5%		44.2	70^th of 98 public high schools	28.6%	14	58.9	45.4	37.9	$18,342
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
Ellsworth High School	Public	9-12	24 Lejok Street	Ellsworth	04605	Hancock County	Ellsworth Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 667-4722	536	43	12.4	33.2%	470 (87.7%)	9 (1.7%)	21 (3.9%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	25 (4.7%)	21.2	102^nd of 123 public high schools	17.1%		47.5	61^st of 98 public high schools	37.8%	41	49.5	27.5	34.2	$15,935
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	885 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 992-5500	1,074	81	13.2	37.4%	867 (80.7%)	29 (2.7%)	51 (4.7%)	28 (2.6%)	17 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	81 (7.5%)	44.3	51^st of 123 public high schools	58.5%		68	28^th of 98 public high schools	71.4%	23	57.6	51.9	35.5	$16,882

Frequently Asked Questions about Bucksport High School

What schools feed into Bucksport High School?

Bucksport High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : G Herbert Jewett School
Elementary : Miles Lane School
Middle : Bucksport Middle School

What district is Bucksport High School in?

Regional School Unit 25

What is the racial makeup of Bucksport High School?

Students at Bucksport High School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Bucksport High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Bucksport High School.

Is Bucksport High School a good school?

Bucksport High School ranks 28^th of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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