Dirigo High School

Summary:

Dirigo High School is a public high school located in Dixfield, Maine, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 234 students. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 56 district, which is ranked 169 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dirigo High School has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Maine high schools, ranking 121 out of 123 in the 2022-2023 school year and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. This low ranking and rating indicate that the school is performing significantly below the state average in various metrics. The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 90% of students identifying as white, and a relatively low percentage of minority students. Dirigo High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 75% in 2021-2022 to 89.2% in 2022-2023, which is still below the state average of 86.9% for the 2021-2022 school year. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state average, reaching 46.4% in the 2022-2023 school year.

Dirigo High School's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, is significantly lower than the state and regional averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 45.1% in ELA, 18.87% in Mathematics, and 20.41% in Science, all well below the state averages. In comparison, the nearby Telstar High School ranked 14 out of 123 Maine high schools and had much higher proficiency rates in ELA (87.76%), Mathematics (54.35%), and Science (34.48%). Other nearby schools, such as Mt. Blue High School and Buckfield Junior-Senior High School, also outperformed Dirigo High School in academic metrics, suggesting that the challenges faced by Dirigo High School may be unique to the school or district.

Detail:

Public 9-12

145 Weld Street
Dixfield, ME 04224

(207) 562-4201

District: Regional School Unit 56

SchoolDigger Rank:
121^st of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,710

Feeder schools for Dirigo High School:

Elementary:	Dirigo Elementary School
Middle:	T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

4.7%

Asian:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dirigo High School ranks worse than 98.4% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.37. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Dirigo 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 (91.9%), Hispanic (4.7%), Asian (1.3%). (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 Dirigo High School is 14.4. (See more...)

Compare Dirigo High School employs 16.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dirigo High School is $18,710.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

SchoolDigger ranks Dirigo High School 121^st of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Dirigo High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 56:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 56 169^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dirigo High School

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Rank History for all students at Dirigo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2017	23.94	93^rd	111	16.2%
2018	52.56	42^nd	114	63.2%
2019	5.58	113^th	114	0.9%
2023	6.37	121^st	123	1.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	8.77	74^th	76	2.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Dirigo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	7.17	90^th	92	2.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Dirigo High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	4.06	92^nd	92	0.0%

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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 Dirigo High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2018	213	4	4	3	1	0	0	225
2019	194	4	2	3	1	0	0	204
2020	205	4	2	4	0	0	1	216
2021	203	2	3	6	0	0	2	216
2022	205	2	3	3	0	1	3	217
2023	215	2	3	11	0	0	3	234

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 Dirigo High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	225	18.2	12.3	48.4
2019	204	17.0	12.0	52
2020	216	17.3	12.4	49.5
2021	216	18.9	11.4	51.9
2022	217	17.5	12.4	46.1
2023	234	16.2	14.4	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 Dirigo High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2018	225	18.2	12.3	48.4
2019	204	17.0	12.0	52
2020	216	17.3	12.4	49.5
2021	216	18.9	11.4	51.9
2022	217	17.5	12.4	46.1
2023	234	16.2	14.4	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 Dirigo High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$18,988
2020	$17,937
2021	$22,067
2022	$21,420
2023	$18,710

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dirigo High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 113^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 121^st of 123 High schools	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	204	234	14.7%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	3	11	266.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	215	10.8%
Two or More Races	0	3
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52%	41.5%	10.5%

Schools Near Dirigo 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
Dirigo High School	Public	9-12	145 Weld Street	Dixfield	04224	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 56	No	No	No	No	(207) 562-4201	234	16	14.4	41.5%	215 (91.9%)	2 (0.9%)	11 (4.7%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	6.4	121^st of 123 public high schools	1.6%					(n/a)	45.1	18.9	20.4	$18,710
Mountain Valley High School	Public	9-12	799 Hancock Street	Rumford	04276	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	No	(207) 364-4547	388	31	12.5	70.6%	349 (89.9%)	13 (3.4%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.1%)	33.2	81^st of 123 public high schools	34.1%		73.5	21^st of 98 public high schools	78.6%	60	56.2	33.3	40.5	$18,999
Spruce Mountain High School	Public	9-12	33 Community Drive	Jay	04239	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 73	No	No	No	No	(207) 897-4336	408	36	11.3	43.4%	385 (94.4%)	7 (1.7%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	36.4	70^th of 123 public high schools	43.1%		82.5	9^th of 98 public high schools	90.8%	61	66.7	30.6	32.1	$18,613
Mt Blue High School	Public	9-12	129 Seamon Rd	Farmington	04938	Franklin County	Regional School Unit 09	No	No	No	No	(207) 778-3561	733	54	13.5	44.7%	675 (92.1%)	9 (1.2%)	25 (3.4%)	9 (1.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.8%)	25.5	94^th of 123 public high schools	23.6%		36.7	75^th of 98 public high schools	23.5%	19	51.8	45.0	26.7	$14,702
Buckfield Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	160 Morrill Street	Buckfield	04220	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 10	No	No	No	No	(207) 336-2151	222	22	10.0	40.5%	217 (97.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	18.1	112^th of 123 public high schools	8.9%		27.7	83^rd of 98 public high schools	15.3%	29	49.5	34.6	31.7	$10,892
Telstar High School	Public	9-12	284 Walkers Mills Rd	Bethel	04217	Oxford County	Regional School Unit 44/Maine School Admin District 44	No	No	No	No	(207) 824-2136	178	17	10.5	50.0%	166 (93.3%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.4%)	72.6	14^th of 123 public high schools	88.6%		69.9	23^rd of 98 public high schools	76.5%	9	87.8	54.4	34.5	$22,053

Frequently Asked Questions about Dirigo High School

What schools feed into Dirigo High School?

Dirigo High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dirigo Elementary School
Middle : T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School

Is Dirigo High School a good school?

Dirigo High School ranks in the bottom 1.6% of Maine high schools.

How many students attend Dirigo High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 234 students attended Dirigo High School.

What is the racial makeup of Dirigo High School?

Students at Dirigo High School are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Dirigo High School in?

Regional School Unit 56

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