Hampden Academy

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Hampden Academy ranks 21 st of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hampden Academy is a public high school located in Hampden, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 811. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 22 district, which is ranked 37 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hampden Academy consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maine, with a statewide ranking of 21 out of 123 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, and has maintained a 4-star or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years. The school's academic performance is strong, with students outperforming the state and regional averages in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the Maine Educational Assessments (MEA). Hampden Academy also has high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 88.6% to 94.2% over the past three school years, which are above the state and regional averages. However, the school faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to some of the higher-performing schools in the region, such as Orono High School and Bangor High School.

While Hampden Academy's student population is predominantly White, with a lower percentage of minority students compared to some of the nearby schools like Old Town High School and Bangor High School, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.3 to 15.6 over the past three school years. This is an area that the school and Regional School Unit 22 district may need to focus on to ensure an equitable and inclusive learning environment for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

89 Western Avenue
Hampden, ME 04444

(207) 862-3791

District: Regional School Unit 22

SchoolDigger Rank:
21^st of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,885

Feeder schools for Hampden Academy:

Elementary:	Earl C McGraw School
	George B Weatherbee School
	Leroy H Smith School
Middle:	Reeds Brook Middle School
	Samuel L Wagner Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 811

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 22.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hampden Academy ranks better than 82.9% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.84. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hampden 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 (93.8%), two or more races (2.1%), African American (1.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 22.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hampden Academy is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Hampden Academy employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hampden Academy is $13,885.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Hampden Academy 21^st of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Hampden Academy in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 22:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 22 37^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hampden Academy

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Rank History for all students at Hampden Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	43.24	29^th	98	70.4%
2016	91.20	9^th	111	91.9%
2017	75.58	21^st	111	81.1%
2018	86.83	14^th	114	87.7%
2019	75.59	23^rd	114	79.8%
2021	94.75	1^st	82	98.8%
2022	81.45	15^th	98	84.7%
2023	66.84	21^st	123	82.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hampden Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.64	7^th	20	65.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hampden Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	49.52	41^st	76	46.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Hampden Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	74.84	22^nd	92	76.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Hampden Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	63.74	29^th	92	68.5%

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Rank History for White students at Hampden Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	27.69	14^th	21	33.3%

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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

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Enrollment information for Hampden Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	641	9	11	9	4	0	18	692
2015	646	4	8	11	1	0	23	693
2016	663	5	9	17	2	0	21	717
2017	687	3	10	17	2	0	22	741
2018	707	5	10	16	2	1	30	771
2019	720	10	9	22	4	1	29	795
2020	738	9	11	18	2	0	27	805
2021	736	13	8	16	2	0	24	799
2022	752	12	6	14	2	1	23	810
2023	761	13	7	8	4	1	17	811

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 Hampden Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	692	51.3	13.4	23.7
2015	693	52.0	13.3	26.4
2016	717	51.0	14.0	26.9
2017	741	52.0	14.2	28.5
2018	771	51.1	15.0	26.3
2019	795	52.8	15.0	24
2020	805	51.9	15.5	20
2021	799	51.8	15.4	22.5
2022	810	51.8	15.6	25.3
2023	811	53.0	15.3	22.8

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 Hampden Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	692	51.3	13.4	23.7
2015	693	52.0	13.3	26.4
2016	717	51.0	14.0	26.9
2017	741	52.0	14.2	28.5
2018	771	51.1	15.0	26.3
2019	795	52.8	15.0	24
2020	805	51.9	15.5	20
2021	799	51.8	15.4	22.5
2022	810	51.8	15.6	25.3
2023	811	53.0	15.3	22.8

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 Hampden Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,301
2019	$12,150
2020	$12,855
2021	$14,367
2022	$13,943
2023	$13,885

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hampden Academy

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 114 High schools	Ranks 21^st of 123 High schools	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	795	811	2%
African American	10	13	30%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	9	7	22.2%
Hispanic	22	8	63.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	720	761	5.7%
Two or More Races	29	17	41.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24%	22.8%	1.2%

Schools Near Hampden 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
Hampden Academy	Public	9-12	89 Western Avenue	Hampden	04444	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 22	No	No	No	No	(207) 862-3791	811	53	15.3	22.8%	761 (93.8%)	13 (1.6%)	8 (1.0%)	7 (0.9%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.1%)	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	720	48	15.0	30.4%	649 (90.1%)	12 (1.7%)	21 (2.9%)	7 (1.0%)	9 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (2.9%)	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
Hermon High School	Public	9-12	2415 Route 2	Hermon	04401	Penobscot County	Hermon Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 848-4027	584	38	15.3	22.4%	554 (94.9%)	6 (1.0%)	13 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	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
Bangor High School	Public	9-12	885 Broadway	Bangor	04401	Penobscot County	Bangor Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(207) 992-5500	1,107	83	13.4	37.0%	907 (81.9%)	36 (3.3%)	47 (4.2%)	29 (2.6%)	20 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (6.1%)	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
Bucksport High School	Public	9-12	102 Broadway	Bucksport	04416	Hancock County	Regional School Unit 25	No	No	No	No	(207) 469-6650	356	27	13.0	42.1%	320 (89.9%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	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
Orono High School	Public	9-12	14 Goodridge Drive	Orono	04473	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 26	No	No	No	No	(207) 866-4916	373	32	11.5	34.0%	334 (89.5%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	13 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	64.4	24^th of 123 public high schools	80.5%		57	48^th of 98 public high schools	51.0%	24	68.5	58.1	37.7	$18,793
Old Town High School	Public	9-12	203 Stillwater Avenue	Old Town	04468	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 34	No	No	No	No	(207) 827-3910	536	43	12.4	45.9%	476 (88.8%)	11 (2.1%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	35	78^th of 123 public high schools	36.6%		89	3^rd of 98 public high schools	96.9%	75	59.0	40.7	34.2	$17,210
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	330	22	15.3	39.1%	325 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	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
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	133	15	8.6	55.6%	123 (92.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.5%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	15.7	113^th of 123 public high schools	8.1%					(n/a)	54.6	32.3	20.8	$28,509

Frequently Asked Questions about Hampden Academy

What is the racial makeup of Hampden Academy?

Students at Hampden Academy are 94% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

How many students attend Hampden Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 811 students attended Hampden Academy.

What district is Hampden Academy in?

Regional School Unit 22

What schools feed into Hampden Academy?

Hampden Academy is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Earl C McGraw School
Elementary : George B Weatherbee School
Elementary : Leroy H Smith School
Middle : Reeds Brook Middle School
Middle : Samuel L Wagner Middle School

Is Hampden Academy a good school?

Hampden Academy ranks 21^st of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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