Serving 532 students in grades 9-12, Ellsworth High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than 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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellsworth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ellsworth High School's student population of 532 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ellsworth High School ranks within the top 30% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ellsworth High School is 0.19, which is less 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
#104 out of 508 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 Ellsworth High School's ranking?
Ellsworth High School is ranked #104 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Ellsworth High School often compared to?
Ellsworth High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sumner Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% 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 Ellsworth High School?
The graduation rate of Ellsworth High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Ellsworth High School?
532 students attend Ellsworth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ellsworth High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellsworth High School?
Ellsworth High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellsworth High School offer ?
Ellsworth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ellsworth High School part of?
Ellsworth High School is part of Ellsworth Public Schools School District.
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