Caribou High School is a public high school in Caribou, Maine, United States. It serves students in grades 9-12 from Caribou, Connor Township, Stockholm, and Woodland. The school's Future Farmers of America chapter is one of the oldest chapters in the state, and one of the school's first clubs.
Serving 436 students in grades 9-12, Caribou 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 40-44% (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 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Caribou High School's student population of 436 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
436 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
White, Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Caribou 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 Caribou High School is 0.22, which is less 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
#328 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
88%
85%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)49.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Caribou High School's ranking?
Caribou High School is ranked #328 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Caribou High School often compared to?
Caribou High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fort Fairfield Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% 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 Caribou High School?
The graduation rate of Caribou High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Caribou High School?
436 students attend Caribou High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Caribou High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caribou High School?
Caribou High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Caribou High School offer ?
Caribou High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caribou High School part of?
Caribou High School is part of RSU 39 School District.
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