Bonny Eagle High School is a public high school located in Standish, Maine, United States. The school is a part of Maine School Administrative District 6, which serves the towns of Buxton, Hollis, Limington, Frye Island, and Standish.
Serving 1,047 students in grades 9-12, Bonny Eagle 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 33% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,047 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonny Eagle High School's student population of 1,047 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,047 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bonny Eagle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonny Eagle High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#446 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
91%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonny Eagle High School's ranking?
Bonny Eagle High School is ranked #446 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bonny Eagle High School often compared to?
Bonny Eagle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brunswick High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bonny Eagle High School?
The graduation rate of Bonny Eagle High School is 84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bonny Eagle High School?
1,047 students attend Bonny Eagle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bonny Eagle High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bonny Eagle High School?
Bonny Eagle High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bonny Eagle High School offer ?
Bonny Eagle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bonny Eagle High School part of?
Bonny Eagle High School is part of RSU 06/MSAD 06 School District.
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