Serving 362 students in grades 9-12, Bucksport 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 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bucksport High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bucksport High School's student population of 362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
362 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bucksport High School ranks within the top 10% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bucksport High School is 0.15, 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
#32 out of 512 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
92%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bucksport High School's ranking?
Bucksport High School is ranked #32 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Bucksport High School often compared to?
Bucksport High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellsworth 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 82% ME state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bucksport High School?
The graduation rate of Bucksport High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bucksport High School?
362 students attend Bucksport High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bucksport High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bucksport High School?
Bucksport High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bucksport High School offer ?
Bucksport High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bucksport High School part of?
Bucksport High School is part of RSU 25 School District.
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