Serving 187 students in grades 9-12, Wiscasset 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Maine state average of 48%).
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
98%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(14-15)70-79%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% ME state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wiscasset High School?
The graduation rate of Wiscasset High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Wiscasset High School?
187 students attend Wiscasset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wiscasset High School students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Wiscasset High School offer ?
Wiscasset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Wiscasset High School part of?
Wiscasset High School is part of Wiscasset Public Schools School District.
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