Calais Middle/High School is a public middle school and high school in Calais, Maine. The high school is located in Calais Education Park, near Washington County Community College and the St. Croix Regional Technical Center.
Serving 300 students in grades 7-12, Calais Middle/high School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Maine state average of 82%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to 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 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 14% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Calais Middle/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Calais Middle/high School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Blue, White
School Rankings
Calais Middle/high School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 512 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calais Middle/high School is 0.40, which is more 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
#277 out of 512 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
86%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Devil
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calais Middle/high School's ranking?
Calais Middle/high School is ranked #277 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Calais Middle/high School often compared to?
Calais Middle/high Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Elementary School, Calais Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% ME state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
What is the graduation rate of Calais Middle/high School?
The graduation rate of Calais Middle/high School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Calais Middle/high School?
300 students attend Calais Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Calais Middle/high School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calais Middle/high School?
Calais Middle/high School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Calais Middle/high School offer ?
Calais Middle/high School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Calais Middle/high School part of?
Calais Middle/high School is part of Calais School District.
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