Serving 65 students in grades 9-12, Jonesport-beals High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jonesport-beals High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jonesport-beals High School's student population of 65 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jonesport-beals High School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jonesport-beals High School often compared to?
Jonesport-beals High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Narraguagus High School, Machias Memorial High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% ME state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jonesport-beals High School?
The graduation rate of Jonesport-beals High School is 80%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Jonesport-beals High School?
65 students attend Jonesport-beals High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jonesport-beals High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jonesport-beals High School?
Jonesport-beals High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jonesport-beals High School offer ?
Jonesport-beals High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Jonesport-beals High School part of?
Jonesport-beals High School is part of Moosabec Csd School District.
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