Casco Bay High School
Casco Bay High School serves 386 students in grades 9-12.
Casco Bay High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Maine state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maine state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Casco Bay High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Graduation Rate Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Casco Bay High School's student population of 386 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 386 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Casco Bay High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 523 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Casco Bay High School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (ME) |
Overall Testing Rank | #62 out of 523 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 2% |
| Black | 23% | 4% |
| White | 66% | 89% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.21 |
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Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 38% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Portland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, ME Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Casco Bay High School is Deering High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lyman Moore Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harrison Lyseth Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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196 Allen Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8165 0 n/a n/a - Portland Harrison Lyseth Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 491 students10
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175 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8215 0.8 PK-5 491 - Portland Lyman Moore Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 42%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 445 students10
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171 Auburn St
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8150 0.8 6-8 445 - Portland Riverton School Math: 35% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 442 students10
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1600 Forest Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8210 0.9 PK-5 442 - Portland Lincoln Middle School Math: 38% | Reading: 52%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 522 students10
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522 Stevens Av
Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-8145 1.3 6-8 522
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