Serving 459 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 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 15:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is equal to the Maine state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in ME)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Caribou High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Caribou High School's student population of 459 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Caribou 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 Caribou High School is 0.24, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.24. 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)
35-39%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
2%
4%
White
87%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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 #277 out of 512 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
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 Caribou High School?
The graduation rate of Caribou High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Maine state average of 86%.
How many students attend Caribou High School?
459 students attend Caribou High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Caribou High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Caribou High School?
Caribou High School has a student ration of 15:1, 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
What school district is Caribou High School part of?
Caribou High School is part of RSU 39 School District.
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