Serving 581 students in grades 9-12, Hermon 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 17:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 1% 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
Hermon High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Hermon High School's student population of 581 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hermon 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 Hermon 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.
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
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Hermon High School's ranking?
Hermon High School is ranked #42 out of 508 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Hermon High School often compared to?
Hermon High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central 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 Hermon High School?
The graduation rate of Hermon High School is 95%, which is higher than the Maine state average of 84%.
How many students attend Hermon High School?
581 students attend Hermon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hermon High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermon High School?
Hermon High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hermon High School offer ?
Hermon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hermon High School part of?
Hermon High School is part of Hermon Public Schools School District.
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