Katahdin Middle/High School

Q: Is Katahdin Middle/High School a good school?

Katahdin Middle/High School ranks 61 st of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Katahdin Middle/High School is a public school located in Stacyville, Maine, serving grades 6-12 with a relatively small student population of 153. The school is part of the Regional School Unit 89 district, which is ranked 137 out of 177 districts in Maine and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Katahdin Middle/High School has maintained a 100% four-year graduation rate for the 2021-2022 school year, which is an impressive achievement. However, the school has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from 19th out of 98 Maine high schools in 2021-2022 to 61st out of 123 in 2022-2023. Its SchoolDigger rating has also varied, from 4 stars out of 5 in 2021-2022 to 3 stars in 2022-2023 and 2020-2021. Additionally, the school has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, ranging from 24.3% in 2022-2023 to 54.6% in 2021-2022.

Academically, Katahdin Middle/High School has outperformed the regional and state averages in English Language Arts proficiency but underperformed in Mathematics and Science. The school has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 41.83% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 11.5 over the past three school years.

Detail:

Public 6-12

800 Station Road
Stacyville, ME 04777

(207) 365-4218

District: Regional School Unit 89

SchoolDigger Rank:
61^st of 123 Maine High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,021

Feeder schools for Katahdin Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Katahdin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.5

Number of students: 139

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.7%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Katahdin Middle/High School ranks better than 50.4% of high schools in Maine. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.97. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Katahdin Middle/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 (95.7%), two or more races (2.2%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Katahdin Middle/High School is 9.5. (See more...)

Compare Katahdin Middle/High School employs 14.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Katahdin Middle/High School is $21,021.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Katahdin Middle/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Katahdin Middle/High School 61^st of 123 Maine public high schools. (See Katahdin Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Regional School Unit 89:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 89 137^th of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Katahdin Middle/High School

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Rank History for all students at Katahdin Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile
2019	33.11	75^th	114	34.2%
2021	71.06	40^th	82	51.2%
2022	74.59	19^th	98	80.6%
2023	40.97	61^st	123	50.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Katahdin Middle/High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	58.62	31^st	76	59.2%

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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 Katahdin Middle/High School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	176	1	2	0	2	181
2020	160	1	1	1	3	166
2021	148	1	1	0	3	153
2022	142	0	2	0	4	148
2023	151	0	0	0	2	153
2024	133	0	2	1	3	139

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 Katahdin Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	181	14.0	12.9	60.8
2020	166	13.5	12.2	59
2021	153	13.3	11.5	60.8
2022	148	14.0	10.5	44.6
2023	153	13.7	11.1	41.8
2024	139	14.5	9.5	41.7

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 Katahdin Middle/High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	181	14.0	12.9	60.8
2020	166	13.5	12.2	59
2021	153	13.3	11.5	60.8
2022	148	14.0	10.5	44.6
2023	153	13.7	11.1	41.8
2024	139	14.5	9.5	41.7

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 Katahdin Middle/High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$13,068
2020	$15,330
2021	$19,092
2022	$20,070
2023	$21,021

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Katahdin Middle/High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 75^th of 114 High schools	Ranks 61^st of 123 High schools	16.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Katahdin Middle/High School)	51.9	88.5	36.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 89)	46.7	77.9	31.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	181	153	15.5%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	176	151	14.2%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.8%	41.8%	18.9%

Schools Near Katahdin Middle/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
Katahdin Middle/High School	Public	6-12	800 Station Road	Stacyville	04777	Penobscot County	Regional School Unit 89	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 365-4218	139	15	9.5	41.7%	133 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	41	61^st of 123 public high schools	50.4%		74.6	19^th of 98 public high schools	80.6%	42	64.9	35.9	39.5	$21,021

Frequently Asked Questions about Katahdin Middle/High School

What is the racial makeup of Katahdin Middle/High School?

Students at Katahdin Middle/High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Katahdin Middle/High School in?

Regional School Unit 89

Is Katahdin Middle/High School a good school?

Katahdin Middle/High School ranks 61^st of 123 Maine high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Katahdin Middle/High School?

Katahdin Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Katahdin Elementary School

How many students attend Katahdin Middle/High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended Katahdin Middle/High School.

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