Serving 342 students in grades 7-12, Calais Middle/high School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 81%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 85%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calais Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Calais Middle/high School's student population of 342 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
342 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Calais Middle/high School ranks within the top 50% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calais Middle/high School is 0.37, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#206 out of 508 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
78%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calais Middle/high School's ranking?
Calais Middle/high School is ranked #206 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Calais Middle/high School often compared to?
Calais Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Elementary School, Calais Elementary School, Woodland Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 81% ME state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calais Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Calais Middle/high School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Calais Middle/high School?
342 students attend Calais Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Calais Middle/high School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calais Middle/high School?
Calais Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Calais Middle/high School offer ?
Calais Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Calais Middle/high School part of?
Calais Middle/high School is part of Calais Public Schools School District.
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