Serving 289 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 49%). 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 12:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calais Middle/High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 40.1 square miles in Calais, ME, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 3.4 miles to the zone's edge, extending up to 6.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calais Middle/high School's student population of 289 students has declined by 13% 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
289 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Calais Middle/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 Calais Middle/high School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
16%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
74%
85%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, White
School Mascot
Devil
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calais Middle/high School's ranking?
Calais Middle/high School is ranked #420 out of 500 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, Woodland Jr-sr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% 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 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Calais Middle/high School?
289 students attend Calais Middle/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Calais Middle/high School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calais Middle/high School?
Calais Middle/high School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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