Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Houlton High School ranks in the top 10% 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 90-94% (which is higher than 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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houlton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Houlton High School's student population of 349 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
349 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Houlton High School ranks within the top 10% of all 508 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houlton High School is 0.34, 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
#42 out of 508 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
81%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
85%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
80%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Houlton High School's ranking?
Houlton High School is ranked #42 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Houlton High School often compared to?
Houlton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Kent Community High School, Presque Isle High School, Houlton Junior 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 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Houlton High School?
The graduation rate of Houlton High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Houlton High School?
349 students attend Houlton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Houlton High School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houlton High School?
Houlton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Houlton High School offer ?
Houlton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Houlton High School part of?
Houlton High School is part of RSU 29/MSAD 29 School District.
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